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1961-Born in MI - 7th of 8 sons
1966-Moved to CA - Enjoyed the good life of beaches, desert camping, Sierra backpacking
1979-Graduated Carlsbad High and joined USMC
Married 1984
Father in 1987
1989 became a civilian in NC
1997 Moved to CA
Divorced.
2000 Great job working for major hospital system
2002 Re-remarried
2015 Relearned how much I missed shooting
2018 Moved to GA
Became a Poppop
Life!
Military Experiences
Jan 1987 - Jan 1989
NCOIC
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Information Systems Management Office with a team of 12 computer programmers. Additional duties included Platoon Sergeant for the Headquarters Platoon, Detachment A, CSSD-21. Exhorter of good deeds, father of the team when needed, counselor, confidant, protector and discipliner. When you have one of the finest group of Marines to work with, your life is easy, and I had the best.
Mar 1981 - Aug 1984
Computer Programmer
Application development and support for the 2nd Marine Air Wing.
Provided training to Marines in the use of portable computer systems.
Implementing small computer systems into the various squadrons and battalions located at MCAS Cherry Point NC, Landing Field Bogue, NC.
1st level trouble shooting of small computer systems hardware and software for 2nd Marine Air Wing.
Deployments
(2 months)Aug 1982 - Sep 1982
Denmark
Computer Support for both applications and hardware for MAG-40 (The Mythical MAG) while deployed to the field during Operation Bold Guard/Northern Wedding.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Mar 1982 - Apr 1982
Computer Science School ADPE-FMF, MCDEC Quantico.
Nov 1980 - Feb 1981
Computer Science School, MCDEC Quantico.
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