CW4 Michael LaGrave

Army | OH-58D Pilot

Dates of Service: Aug 1982 - Sep 2013

RETIRED

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Deployments

(4 years, 7 months)

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

I deployed to Afghanistan as the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Master Gunner. In addition to planing and executing gunnery missions, I was a member of the ROE oversight committee. I also functioned as an OH-58D SIP and frequently performed duties as the Air Mission Commander. I worked at Multiple locations throughout RC South.

Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

I functioned as the Squadron TACOPS officer planning multiple tactical missions, as well I had oversight on the Personnel Recovery Program and the Blue Force Tracker system. I also served as an SIP at the Squadron level. During this deployment I flew in excess of 1000 hours, often as the Air Mission Commander.

Jul 2006 - Oct 2007

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

I was assigned as the Squadron Tactical Operations Officer. Having oversight on mission planning and execution as well as personnel recovery, I was responsible for three different aircraft and a shadow platoon. During this deployment I flew in excess of 1300 hours often serving as the Air Mission Commander. I trained over 40 aviators.

Jan 2004 - Feb 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Assigned as a Cav Troop TACOPS officer, I was the primary planner for all air missions that were executed over Baghdad and Taji. I served as an Air Mission Commander and few in excess of 1000 hours while deployed.