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Born in Roseburg, OR but grew up in Florence, OR. Graduated from High School in 1972. Entered military service in October of 72 and left in 95. In IT for 37 years and retired from the State of Oregon on November 1st of 2017.
Military Experiences
Jun 1987 - Mar 1990
Data Processing Technician
Built a training program package for DCA Computer Center, Assistant ADP Security Officer for WWMCCS HQ. DP1.
Aug 1985 - Jun 1987
Data Processing Technician
LPO of the VTS Division. Provided systems training to the school's staff and taught general military training to students and staff. Created a First Class Lounge. DP1
Mar 1983 - Aug 1985
Data Processing Technician
Site Computer Manager, COBOL Programmer, ADP security and magnetic media instructor. Rewrote entire users manuals and operators manuals. Site Decommissioned in 85 as the last of the FFG ships were built and command moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI
Deployments
(2 years, 1 month)Mar 1990 - Aug 1990
Western Pacific
USS Carl Vinson CVN-70. LPO of OM Division in Operations Department. Ports included Hawaii, Philippines, Singapore, Diego Garcia, Perth Australia, Hong Kong.
Nov 1981 - May 1982
Western Pacific
USS Hector. Hit very high seas going into Yokosuka, Japan and did damage to the ship. After availability, limped to Subic and spent 2 weeks in dry dock. Ports included Hawaii, Japan, Philippines, Diego Garcia, Mombasa Kenya, Melbourne Australia, Tonga, Western Samoa.
Sep 1979 - Mar 1980
Western Pacific
Deployed on the USS Wichita during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Spent 109 days at sea. Ports were Hawaii, Philippines, Singapore, Oman, Diego Garcia, Pattaya Beach Thailand. 30 day trip from Thailand to US on one screw.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
May 1987 - Jun 1987
WWMCCS Operator School
Jun 1983 - Jul 1983
Instructor Basic School
Jan 1983 - Mar 1983
COBOL Programmers "C" School
Mar 1981 - May 1981
DP "A" School
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Aug 1983 - Sep 1983
LMET
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Security Clearance
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