Cpl Mike Kunkel

Cpl Mike Kunkel

Dates of Service: Jul 1981 - Jul 1985
VETERAN
37% Complete
0 Endorsements
0 Contacts
Influence Score: 190
173,065 out of 866,673 Veterans
About Discussions

Promotions

  • Pvt
  • PFC
  • LCpl
  • Cpl

Recent Activity  -

Bio 

I work as a Senior Engineering Tech Specialist for the local utility engineering electric and gas systems for large commercial customers. I have previously work for the same utility as an Overhead Lineman and before that as a commercial electrician.

Military Experiences

Dec 1981 - Apr 1985
Weapons Co
Machine Gun Team Squad Leader
After rising through the ranks as an ammo-humper, A-Gunner and then Gunner, I served as machine gun squad leader. For a brief period before transferring to HQ company 1/8, I served as the 0331 Section Leader. After transferring to HQ Company 1/8, being too short for a third Med Cruise, I finished out my time as a Troop Handler in charge of Marines who were on mess duty awaiting for the next ITS class to start.

Deployments

(1 year)
1982 - 1983
Mediterranean and Beirut
I can't recall the dates now, but I was actually deployed on two MED cruises and was in Beirut, Lebanon twice. Once before the MAU headquarters bombing and once after. I was on the USS Inchon on the first cruise and the USS Nassau on the Second Cruise.

Personal Information

Interests
i am an inveterate sports fan. in the late 80's i played semi-pro football and up until a few years agao still played slo-pitch softball. also coached girls club fast-pitch softball for many years. i also enjoy woodworking particularly making furniture
close