SCPO Al Adams

SCPO Al Adams

Dates of Service: Jul 1961 - Jul 1984
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Dropped out of school and was in boot camp 11 days after my 17th birthday. Served 23-years with the last 12 in submarines. Last duty station was Human Resource Management Center Norfolk, VA where I completed a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management. After retiring went back to school and became credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), now retired and volunteer with Red Cross.

Military Experiences

Jul 1978 - Jul 1981
Command Chief
Served as Leading Radioman, Top Secret Control Officer, Crypto repairman and Chief of the Boat (COB). Deployments to the Mediterranean and to the Indian Ocean after the taking of hostages in Iran. Served as King Neptune and initiated Pollywogs into the Ancient order of the Deep.
Jul 1974 - Jun 1978
NRD Chicago
Recruiter
Recruiter in Charge, Elmhurst, IL. Program Lead Advanced Electronics Field (AEF)/Nuclear Power programs
Jul 1971 - Jul 1974
USS Francis Scott Key (SSBN-657)
Radio Supervisor
Served on Blue crew, made 4 nuclear deterrent patrols. Went through Poseidon missile conversation at shipyard in Bremerton, WA. Attended crypto repair school in Vallejo, CA. Homeport changed from Groton, CT to Charleston, SC
Jul 1968 - Jun 1971
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Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jul 1981 - Oct 1981

Human Resource Management School

Certifications
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1982 - 1983

Golden Gate University, Higher Education

Master's Degree, Human Resources

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