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Retired from the Army 08/01/1994 served 22 years, worked for TDCJ as Maintenance Supervisor and as Unit Electrician for the Neal Unit, just under 4 years, then the U.S. Postal Service in Amarillo, TX for 17 years first as an Automation Clerk for 8 years, then as a Mail Equipment Mechanic PS level 9 for the remainder of the 17 years and retired again. Currently retired and live in Wildorado, TX.
Military Experiences
Apr 1993 - Aug 1994
S4 Logistics NCO
Worked as a logistics NCO and conducted training, support and supervision of subordinate NCOs prior to their deployment to Somalia in support of the ongoing military operations for the UN military mission. Retired in lieu of deployment as my youngest son’s cardiac condition deteriorated rapidly. He went home to Jesus the following December after I retired.
Nov 1991 - Jul 1992
NCOIC, Senior Enlisted Advisor
Performed duties as NCOIC of Army Detachment Personnel in Joint Duty Operations with Navy and Air Force personnel in military support of NSA Field Station Operations. Was promoted during the assignment to MSG and assumed duties as Senior enlisted Advisor under direct support for Deputy Director, Navy Captain and Director of the Field Station SES GS 19 equivalence. Performed supervision of military personnel conducting duties of operation of Communications Center and deployment of military personnel in support of classified operations throughout the Pacific Theaters.
Nov 1988 - Apr 1991
First Sergeant/Opns Sergeant
Performed duties as 1SG Medical Troop, Support Squadron, 3 rd ACR, attended US Army Sergeant Major Academy, Operations and Intelligence NCO Course Class 3-89. During the Gulf War was assigned as Operations NCOIC of Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment during both Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Oct 1987 - Nov 1988
Tempest Inspector
Assignment as Tempest Inspector for all of South Korea. Section NCOIC of Counter Intelligence Agents based in Seoul under OIC CW3 Campbell. Traveling all over South Korea to military units checking for and ensuring compliance with Red/Black communications criteria.
Deployments
(5 years, 7 months)Sep 1991 - Apr 1993
Aug 1990 - Mar 1991
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Served as OPNS NCOIC for S3/S2 SPT SQDN. Providing logistical support and direct assistance to 3 line SQDNs, coordinating air route recons and replace vehicles, mechanics teams and fuel , ammo refill stations along with communications equipment support and repair though Maintenance TRP
1981 - 1983
Kleber Kaserne, Federal Republic of Germany
PCS to Germany assigned to a Signal Company
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
May 1989 - Jul 1989
Operations and Intelligence NCO Course (O&I) US Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA)
Nov 1987
Tempest Inspector
May 1985 - Aug 1985
U.S. Army Signal School Advanced NCOES FT Gordon, GA
Oct 1984 - Dec 1984
PLDC Ft Knox, KY
Certifications
1998
Electrician license MA E20189
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
1966 - 1970
Haverhill Trade School
4 Year Vocational Certificate/HS Diploma, Electrical Construction/Installation/Maint