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Raised in Northeast Louisiana on a Dairy Farm. Joined USMC to see the country/world. Met my wife of 38 years while stationed at MCAS El Toro. Oldest son born Riverside CA, another son at Carswell AFB Ft Worth TX, daughter at NAS Jacksonville FL. Retired from USMC at NAS Memphis TN and moved to Louisiana to work for the LA Dept of Veteran Affairs. Went into ministry in 1998.
Military Experiences
Jan 1992 - Jan 1996
Substance Abuse Control Officer, Substance Abuse Counselor
With MATSS-901 Monitored and enforced Squadron Drug & Alcohol Program
With MATSG-90 Monitored and enforced Group Drug & Alcohol Program, screened Marines & Sailors involved in Drug or Alcohol abuse incidents making recommendations for action to Commanding Officers. Performed individual & group counseling for Level I & Level II abusers. Assisted Naval Hospital inpatient Alcohol treatment center. Provided required Squadron & Group training on Drug & Alcohol policy and procedures.
Jan 1975 - Dec 1991
Aviation Ordnanceman (AO)
Worked on A4 Skyhawk, H53 Sea Stallion, H46 Phrog, Huey, & Cobra as Ordnance Man, Ordnance Chief, Special Weapons Team Chief, Quality Control, & Maintenance Controller.
Deployments
(3 years, 9 months)Aug 1990 - Apr 1991
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Oct 1991 - Apr 1992
Staff NCO Academy Advanced Nonresident Program
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jan 1993 - Mar 1993
Navy Drug and Alcohol Counselor School
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
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Academic Degrees
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