CWO2 John Markiewicz

Navy | Electronics Technician (Submarine)

Dates of Service: Mar 1961 - Apr 1984

RETIRED

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23 year Military Career in the Communications & Electronics (Surface & Submarine) fields After retirement enjoyed civilian careers as an Electronic Specialist, a SR Personnel Manager and as Real Estate Sales/Broker. Now a State & National Officer in several Veteran Services Non-Profit Organizations.

Military Experiences

1963 - 1983

various

Ships

USS ENTERPRISE, USS AMERICA, USS SKIPJACK, USS HENRY CLAY, USS NATHANAEL GREENE & NSA DANANG/DONG HA

Enlisted career as a Radioman, followed by 4 years as a Warrant/Chief Warrant Electronic Technician & Naval Communicator, reverted to enlisted grade RMCS and entered Submarine Service where qualified as RMCS(SS). Service in 3 Aircraft Carriers, 3 Submarines and Vietnam in-country near Dong Ha where earned Combat Action Ribbon. Hold Surface Warfare (Officer), Submarine Warfare (Enlisted) and Submarine Deterrent Patrol (5 patrols) warfare qualifications earned at sea.

Deployments

(1 year)

1967 - 1968

Vietnam War

Started at White Elephant Communications Center for 1 month. Moved to Marble Mountain Transmitter Site with Collins Radio Installation Team for 3 months. Moved to Dong Ha Communications Van buried at DMZ as PO in Charge for 9 months through TET 1968. Qualified for Combat Action Ribbon in Dong Ha on DMZ.