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SGT Don Schaffer

Navy | Machinist's Mate

Dates of Service: no date specified

RETIRED

63% Complete

1 Endorsement

14 Contacts

Influence Score: 14,990
3,967 out of 868,308 Veterans

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Bio

6yrs active duty Navy
18 yrs New York Army Nat. Guard

Line of Death/Blue Rage
9-11 response

Military Experiences

Apr 2003 - Mar 2010

Driver

53rd TC, New York ARNG, MILPAC Region I, USARNG | Schenectady, NY

Nov 1996 - Oct 2003

Driver

27th IN BDE, 42nd ID, New York ARNG, MILPAC Region I | Syracuse, NY

Jan 1990 - Sep 1992

Control Point Watch

USS Shenandoah (AD-44), Decommissioned Ships | Norfolk, VA

Aug 1989 - Feb 1990

A Gang

(Afs-6) USs San Deigo | Norfolk, VA

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Deployments

(2 years, 1 month)

May 2002 - Jun 2002

Operation Noble Eagle

Jan 2001 - Aug 2001

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Aug 2001 - Nov 2001

Operation Provide Comfort

Jan 1989 - May 1989

North Atlantic

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Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jun 1989 - Sep 1989

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration "C" school

Nov 1986 - Jun 1987

Machinist Mate (Auxiliary) "A" School

Jul 1986 - Aug 1986

Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - 92Y

Jul 1985 - Aug 1985

76v

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Certifications

2005

Combat Lifesaver (CLS)

Additional Specialization(s)

1986

76V: Materiel Storage And Handling Specialist

Security Clearance

Prefer not to say

Academic Degrees

Ended in 2005

Excelsior College

Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts

Personal Information

Interests

Firearms and Guns Improve pistol marksmanship skills 800x800

Marksmanship 5ab7caaa

Motorcycles

Endorsements

COL Mikel J. Burroughs

Army | Quartermaster Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Victory for Veterans (VFV) (Non Profit Organizations)

Endorsed for:

- Overall leadership and character