SSgt Robert Prest

SSgt Robert Prest

Ohio
Dates of Service: Aug 1975 - Feb 1995
RETIRED
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Bio 

Went delayed enlistment in the Corps on 4 Apr 75, went to boot camp MCRD SD on 15 Aug 75. First duty station was MarBar Norfolk VA Naval Correctional Facility. Stayed 10 years at many other duty stations got out E6. Joined the Army in 85 went to FT Hood 2/7 Cav stayed in for another 10 and retired in 95. Went to Iraq for Gulf I with C Co. 2/187 Rockasans 101st Air Assault out of Fort Campbell KY

Military Experiences

Oct 1982 - Sep 1983
Flight Operations Chief
While stationed with MCAS Iwakuni we went to Korea for Operation Team Spirit and I got to play Flight Operations Chief at the ROK Air Base we were using. While in the Army I was on the Special Ops Team that helped escort all the chemical weapons out of Germany in 90 after the wall fell. Spent three years with NATO Corps HQ Allied Forces Northern Europe Oslo Norway with duty in Rendsburg Germany

Deployments

Started in Nov 1990
Southwest asia ribbon
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
C Co, 2/187 Rakkasan, 101st Air Assault, Ft. Campbell KY

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

SNCO/Officers NBC School Instructor USMC

BN Primary Marksmanship Instructor USMC

Beginning Swimming Instructor USMC

Advanced First Aid and Emergency Medical Care Instructor USMC

Security Clearance
Prefer not to say

Personal Information

Current Location
Ohio
Home Town
Philo, OH
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