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I grew up in Fort Worth. My dad was a lawn sprinkler repairman from England and my mom was a sales rep from Idaho; both Air Force brats whose dads were stationed at Carswell AFB in Ft Worth. I'd wanted to be a soldier since I was born. My grandfather on my mom's side had been a big influence too. I graduated from a Roman Catholic high school, though I'm an Anglican. I was on the track team.
Military Experiences
Dec 2004 - Mar 2007
Fire Support Officer
Responsible for a fire support team of 2 forward observers and FSNCO as crew of a Fire Support Varient (FSV) of Stryker vehicles. We deployed to Iraq in August 2005 and planned and cleared fires for 2 x 120mm mortars employed in Anbar Governate. I was also in charge of company intel and implementing other effects. I was the tactical second-in-command and occasionally commanded the troop in the commander's absence. We served in Anbar, Nineveh and Baghdad. I was promoted to captain while in country and retained same unit postion thoughout. I had published an essay in the journal Field Artillery in 2005. Unit was reflagged under the 25th ID while deployed.
Apr 2004 - Dec 2004
Platoon Leader
Organized with 4 howitzers divided into 2-gun platoons, I received our 2 x 155mm howitzers (M198) and we conducted multiple live-fire exercises in summer and winter months. During live fire, I served as platoon leader for the entire battery. I verified the lay of the guns with the safety circle, oversaw operations and oversaw the tactical position and movement. I was promoted to 1st lieutenant in April of 2004.
Jul 2003 - Apr 2004
Fire Support Officer
I was the officer responsible for fire support team of 2 forward observers and FSNCO and supervised the training the 12-man mortar section. I helped oversee the expansion of the new unit, receiving new soldiers and conducting winter training in Alaska with limited equipment. We conducted live fire exercises with 81mm mortars.
Deployments
(1 year, 4 months)Aug 2005 - Nov 2006
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Our squadron task force was stationed in Rawah, Anbar Governate under the 2nd Marine Division.
In January of 2006, our troop was task organized under the 4-23 IN in Mosul, Nineveh Gov. We relocated to Sinjar in May.
In August, the brigade deployment was extended and we finished the tour in Baghdad.
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