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SFC Nelson L. Friday-González

Army Reserve | Motor Transport Operator

Dates of Service: Jan 1990 - Jul 2012

RETIRED

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1 Endorsement

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Bio

First enlistment was from May 5, 1980 to May 6,1983. Second enlistment was from Jan. 1, 1990 to July 18, 2012 now Retired.

Military Experiences

Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

Platoon Sergeant

143rd ESC, 377th TSC, USARC | Orlando, FL

Motor Transport in Iraq to Kuwait.

Jul 2009 - May 2010

Squad Leader

348th Transpo, 336 CSSB, 653rd RSG, 311th ESC | Buckeye, AZ

Security Convoys in Afghanistan.

Feb 2003 - Mar 2004

Security NCO

Det 1, 824th TC HB, 143rd ESC, 377th TSC | Tampa, FL

Security NCOIC for the Mayor cell in the Port of Kuwait.

Jan 1990 - Apr 1994

Infantry Team Leader

C Co, 2-505 PIR, 3rd BCT, 82nd ABN | Fort Liberty, NC

Airborne Infantry.

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Deployments

(3 years, 7 months)

Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

Operation New Dawn (OND)

We were to transport all useable equipment from Iraq to Kuwait, straight to the point.

Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

348th Transportation Company, did Convoys all over Helmand Province Afghanistan.

2003 - 2004

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Truck Transportation with the 32nd Transportation HQ.

Sep 1990 - Apr 1991

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Airborne Infantry, (Rife man with M203) with the 82nd ABD. C CO. 2/505 PIR

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Mar 2007

Motor Transport Operator ANCOC

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Ended in Apr 2011

HETS COURSE

Ended in Sep 2009

MRAP Vehicle Course

Feb 1997 - Mar 1997

Bus Driver Course

Jan 1990 - Feb 1990

Airborne School

Certifications

2011

Combat Lifesaver (CLS)

2005

Drivers Badge

Feb 1996

Commercial Drivers License

Aug 1992

Australian jump wings

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Additional Specialization(s)

1990

11B1P: Infantryman (Airborne)

1989

94B: Food Service Specialist

Security Clearance

None / Expired

Academic Degrees

1999

Hillsborough Community College

License, Industrial Refrigeration

1978 - 1980

Eastern District High School

Diploma