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Born and raised in Puerto Rico. I’m number 6 of 12 siblings. Attended school up to 6th grade in PR and 7th through college in Chicago, Il. Joined ARMY, Infantry at 17, on 10/O3/79. Separated on 4/4/85; E-5, Ft. Bragg, NC. Attended ASU ROTC, DMG: 2Lt, 9/90. Separated 6/6/96, Ft. Drum, Cpt. Deployed to DS/DS.; Restore Democracy, Haiti.
Civilian work: CPS: 1997 to 2019: MEd. UIC; MEd. CSU -Retired
Military Experiences
Jan 1980 - Jun 1996
Infantryman
After promotion to Sgt, E-5 separated On 4/4/85 to enter Augusta State College ROTC program. Distinguished Military Graduate. Commissioned 2Lt. September 1990.
Deployments
(4 months)Feb 1991 - May 1991
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Platoon Leader for s multichannel platoon., in support of 18th Airborne Corps.
Operation Restore Democracy (Haiti)
Served as the Signal Officer for NY City Police Commissioner, Mr. Robert Kelly. Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of communication equipment for The Police Monitors -contingencies made up of different countries In support of Operation Restore Democracy.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Jan 1994 - Mar 1994
Signal Officer Advanced Course (SOAC)
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
2020
IL. State Teaching Certificate K-12
Foreign Language Skills
0
Spanish (5/-)
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees