SSG Dennis R.

SSG Dennis R.

Dates of Service: Jul 1968 - Jul 1988
RETIRED
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Grew up in Western NY state. In the Army 2 weeks after 17th birthday, brand new HS diploma in hand. Had spent 2 summers with relatives in Aberdeen, MD, ('66 & '67) got to know both enlisted and officers there, that was my inspiration. Knew in BCT that come hell or high water I was going to do 20. Started out wrenching on helicopters, switched after Vietnam to medical field.

Military Experiences

Jun 1987 - Jul 1988
HHC
NCOIC
30+ years retired. After BCT at Jackson, came Rucker, APG, RVN, Hood, S. Korea, Hood, W.Germany, and finally Gordon. After RVN, every assignment -until my final assignment - was in a mental health - substance abuse counseling center. I retired from EAMC as NCOIC of Outpatient Psychiatry and Psychology Services. *added in 2023: I don't know just when the MOS numbers changed. My MOS was 91G3z when I retired. (z= alco/drug)

Deployments

(10 years, 2 months)
Jun 1980 - Jun 1987
Germany
Germany
HQ USMCA-Wiesbaden
Nov 1974 - Dec 1975
South korea
South Korea
2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division.
Dec 1970 - Aug 1971
Vietnam ribbon
Vietnam War
229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st CAV Division. Bearcat and Bien Hoa
Oct 1969 - Nov 1970
Vietnam ribbon
Vietnam War
4th Aviation Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. Pleiku and Ahn Khe
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