Branch: Marine Corps MOS: 0311 (Infantry) Rank: Sgt. Dates: 1985-1992 Last Unit: 1st Bn 4th Marines 13th (MEU SOC)
Branch: Air Force AFSC: 325X0, 2A3XX when I left - both Avionics Maintenance Rank: TSgt E6 Dates: 1980-2000 Last Unit: 305 AGS - Aircraft Generation Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ
Branch: Army MOS: 91D40 (OR Tech) Rank: SP 5 Dates: 1967-70 Last Unit: 35th Surgical Hospital (warehoused at Ft. Benning) I made SP-5 while in Vietnam and returned to the states to finish my service at Fort Benning, GA. I was attached to the 2nd Evacuation Hospital and later the 35th Surgical Hospital, both warehoused units. I worked in the OR at Martin Army Hospital during that time. I am proud to have served my country during those difficult Vietnam conflict years.
Branch: U.S. Army MOS: 12B (Combat Engineer) I was drafted in 1969, went in as a Private E1. After AIT I went to Infantry Officer Candidate School at Ft Benning, Ga. Commissioned a 2nd Lt (April Fools Day 1971) followed by "Jump School". Attended the "Q Course" (Green Beret) at Ft Bragg, NC. Later in my career I got into procurement and stationed at the Pentagon four different times. Rank: Colonel Dates: 1969 - 1999. Although drafted during the height of Vietnam - by the time I got done with all my training - Vietnam was shutting down fast so I never made it there. Served with the 5th Special Forces Group and went just about everywhere else.
US Navy 1966-1975 Electonics Rank - E6 Left the Navy and went into the: US Coast Guard 1976 - 1996 Electronics CWO4 Now retired (of course) and am proud and happy to have served.
Branch: Army MOS: 95B (MP) Rank: E-4 Dates: 1974-1977 Last Unit: 793rd MP Batt Grafenworhr W. Germany
US Army 1977-1981 156th Maint Battalion, Nuremberg Germany 63 hotel, tracked vehicle mechanic Mustered out as a private, let's just say I had some discipline issues. Honorable discharge though. Didn't get the military life but I was a damn fine mechanic. Still am.
You did more than most. Not everyone can be a SgtMaj.... Hold you head high and be proud you served. Semper Fi!!!!!
U.S. Army and Army Reserve 1983-1995 active duty 1996-2006 Reserve Last active unit: 106th MI BN, Anchorage, AK Last Reserve unit: 643d ASG, Whitehall, OH. 13B, Cannon Crewmember (artillery); 98G, Voice Interceptor (intelligence, linguist); 73C, Finance Specialist (instructor) Rank: E7/SFC
Branch: U.S. Air Force AFSC: 274X0 Command and Control Rank: E-8 Dates: 1967-1987 Last Unit: Air Force Operations Center, Pentagon, Arlington VA.
