SGT Michael Tallman

SGT Michael Tallman

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Promotions

  • PVT
  • Pvt Jun 98
  • PV2
  • PFC Aug 98
  • LCpl Jun 99
  • PFC Apr 07
  • SPC Sep 07
  • SGT Mar 16

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Bio 

I am from Boones Creek, TN. When I was in high school I was in MCJROTC and became the rank of cadet Captain as my last rank. I entered the DEP with the Marines in 1997. I was in the Marines from that point until 2001. I entered the Army in April of 2007 and I am still serving. At this current time I am one of two mortar section leaders at my unit, O Trp 4/278th ACR located in Newport Tennessee.

Military Experiences

Apr 2007 - Present
278th ACR
Mortarman
I am currently a mortar squad leader with Outrider Troop, 278th ACR in Newport, TN
Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
1st CAV HHBN
PSD Team
I was the gunner for the commander of HHBN 1st CAV Division in his PSD Team
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
45th IBCT
Mortar Gunner
I was the mortarman for 4th platoon, A Co, 1/279th INF Rgt, 45th IBCT in Afghanistan
Apr 2007
mortars section leader
O Troop is a reconnaissance company comprised of 19 Delta platoons and a headquarters platoon.

Deployments

(3 years, 5 months)
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
We went to Combat Outpost Zormat and I was there until December. My unit did full spectrum combat operations. When I returned in December after my leave I was selected for a PSD team for the BN CO and I was his gunner for the rest of that tour. I was assigned to 1st Cav at BAF at that time.
Sep 2008 - Oct 2009
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
We went to Camp Taji, Iraq and set up operations there. Our unit supported combat units assigned to Camp Taji and the Camp Taji footprint.
Aug 1999 - Aug 2000
Japan
Japan
When I was in the Marine Corps we went on a Far East Tour that consisted of being based out of Camp Schwab and going around to other locations in Asia.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

May 2011

Advanced Combat Lifesaver Course

Jul 2008

Mortar Fire Control System Operators Course

Sep 1998 - Nov 1998

Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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