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Long career as a service technician in many skilled trades, both in the military and civilian life, now retired and working a few hours a week as a IT technician for local company. Otherwise, I write articles for a couple of publications and travel when time and money allow. If interested in reading any, I can be found on Medium.com under Terry O'Donal and Substack at todomhnaill@substack.com
Military Experiences
Jan 2003 - Nov 2004
Education and Training Manager
Duties to include setting up unit soldiers for professional development courses and any other duties as needed until retirement from active duty at 20+
Sep 2001 - Jan 2003
Civil Affairs Team Sergeant
Team sergeant for DS 4 forward deployed to Konduz, Afghanistan 01/2002-01-2003.
Deployments
(5 years, 9 months)Jan 2002 - Nov 2002
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
NCOIC for Team 4, Direct Support Platoon, 489th CA Battalion USAR, Knoxville, TN deployed to Konduz, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Jan 1992 - Dec 1992
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Assigned to Oceanographic Unit 5 forward operating ship USNS Harkeness in the Persian Gulf OP area as the LPO for the small boat division in charge of boat repairs. Qualified as small boat officer during tour.
Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Quality control manager overseeing civilian contractors in the Harbor Operations department. Received LCM 8 operators certification. TDY to Bahrain January 1991-March 1991 for operations in support of as needed.
Mar 1985 - Aug 1985
Mediterranean
Leading petty officer in charge of auxiliaries division crew responsible for upkeep and repairs to emergency diesels, small boats and refrigeration/HVAC systems
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jun 2003
Civil Military Affairs Phase II
Nov 2002
Civil Military Affairs Phase 1
Aug 1990 - Nov 1990
Marine Diesel Mechanics Course Class C
Certifications
Dec 1990
MDMC NEC 4312
Jul 1986
Instructor Training NEC 9502
Security Clearance
None / Expired
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