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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
Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
PSD Team
I was the gunner for the commander of HHBN 1st CAV Division in his PSD Team
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
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
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
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
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
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher