SSgt Rodger D Sharp

SSgt Rodger D Sharp

Dates of Service: Jul 1983 - Jan 2013
RETIRED
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- 2009 Implemented Operation Return to School: To achieve and ascertain the highest degree possible to meet goal in by 2015. - Attain bachelor's degree in April 2013 with a grade point average 3.47 - 2009 Implemented Operation Return to School: To achieve and ascertain the highest degree possible to meet goal by 2016.

Military Experiences

Dec 2001 - Jan 2013
Electrical Power Production Journeyman
Installs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized electrical distribution systems and components. Installs, maintains, and repairs interior, exterior, overhead, underground electrical power distribution systems and components such as capacitor banks, vacuum and air break switches, breakers, transformers, fuses, lighting fixtures, receptacles, and motors. Climbs utility poles and operates special purpose vehicles and equipment, including line maintenance and high reach trucks to inspect, maintain, and repair overhead distribution systems.
Jan 1988 - Feb 1992
UH-1 Helicopter Mechanic
Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems. Prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks. Performs scheduled inspections and assists in performing special inspections. Performs limited maintenance operational checks and assists in diagnosing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems using special tools and equipment as required. Uses and performs operator maintenance on tools, special tools and aircraft ground support equipment.
Jul 1983 - Jul 1987
VFA-34
Aviation Ordnanceman (AO)
Before and after flights air crewmen perform pre-flight planning and equipment checks and post-flight maintenance associated with their assigned source ratings or mission specialty. The duties performed by air crewmen include in-flight functions such as: operating tactical weapons, sensors, and communication equipment; performing in-flight maintenance of aircraft electrical and mechanical gear; working with pilots to operate and control aircraft systems; operating mine countermeasure detection and explosion equipment; providing rescue of downed pilots with emergency first aid.

Deployments

(1 year)
Dec 1989 - Jan 1990
Afesr
Operation Just Cause
Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, mechanical flight controls and their components. Services and lubricates aircraft and subsystems. Prepares aircraft for inspections and maintenance checks.
Jan 1987 - Apr 1987
Mediterranean
Before and after flights air crewmen perform pre-flight planning and equipment checks and post-flight maintenance associated with their assigned source ratings or mission specialty.
Feb 1986 - Jul 1986
Operation El Dorado Canyon
The duties performed by air crewmen include in-flight functions such as: operating tactical weapons, sensors, and communication equipment; performing in-flight maintenance of aircraft electrical and mechanical gear

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Started in Jan 2014

University of Wisconsin-Stout Master of Science (M.S.), Sustainable Management

Columbia Southern University Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Graduate, Information Technology, 3.48

Fountainhead College of Technology AAS, Gradurate, Information Technology, 3.51

Flir Infrared Course

Security Clearance
Secret

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