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SSG John T. Blaz

Army | Respiratory Specialist

Dates of Service: no date specified

RETIRED

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1 Endorsement

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Influence Score: 8,426
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Bio

Retired - 20 years - US Army

Military Experiences

Mar 2023 - Present

VA Medical Center

Retired | Seattle, WA

Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

VA Medical Center

Respiratory Care Services | San Antonio, TX

May 2020 - Nov 2020

Instructor/Writer

C Co, 264th MED, 32nd MED BDE, AMEDD C&S | JBSA - Joint Base San Antonio, TX

Jul 2016 - May 2020

Instructor/Writer

C CO 188th Medical Battalion | JBSA - Joint Base San Antonio

1 Endorsement

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Deployments

(2 years, 10 months)

Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

Kuwait

Jun 2004 - Mar 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

Horn of Africa

Dec 2001 - Mar 2002

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

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Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

Senior Leaders Course (SLC formerly ANCOC)

Nov 2008 - Dec 2008

Advanced Leaders Course (ALC formerly BNCOC)

Apr 2005 - Jan 2006

Respiratory Specialist Course 68V (AIT)

Apr 2003 - May 2003

Basic Leaders Course (BLC formerly WLC PLDC)

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Individual & Special Skill Schools

Sep 2016

Instructor Training Course (ITC)

Jun 2012

Unit Prevention Leader

Dec 2009

Equal Opportunity Leaders Course (EOLC)

Apr 2004

Air Assault School

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Certifications

May 2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

May 2012

Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

Aug 2001

Military Vehicle Initial Drivers Training

Security Clearance

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Academic Degrees

Started in 2010

American Military University

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration

2006 - 2010

Thomas Edison State College, Higher Education

Associate Degree, Respiratory Therapy

Personal Information

Interests

The art of magic and illusion