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If you knew me in service you knew a kind of shy but determined person who loved adventure and challenges. Now I am retired from the Navy after serving 20 years as an IC, then JO and finally an MC. I loved my time in the Navy but I’m loving my life now too. I am the Public Affairs Officer for Naval Base San Diego and when I retire from federal service I will write for myself full time.
Military Experiences
Jun 2011 - May 2013
Training LPO
Fleet Combat Camera Pacific was my final tour before retiring with 20 years of service. I received combat tactics and weapons training before deploying to Australia and Bahrain. Upon my return from Bahrain I took over training fellow combat camera specialists on how to document and process imagery when deployed.
Feb 2007 - May 2011
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
Leading Petty Officer (LPO)
I served as a JO1 and MC1 on board Stennis. I was on board during the merger of JOs/PHs/LIs/DMs into the Mass Communication rating.
Nov 2003 - Dec 2004
Broadcast Station Manager
I managed the broadcast schedule and operations for the broadcasting station in Diego Garcia.
Deployments
(2 years, 3 months)Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
U.S.S. Halsey (DDG 97)
I deployed on board USS Halsey to support counter-piracy operations in the Somali Basin and Gulf of Aden. I was embedded with a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team boarding suspected pirated vessels.
Mar 2012
Bahrain
I redeployed back to Bahrain after supporting counter-piracy operations on board USS Halsey.
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Bahrain
I deployed to Bahrain as part of a crew for Fleet Combat Camera Pacific documenting EOD training and operations.
Oct 2009 - May 2010
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
I deployed on a Navy Individual Augmentee (IA) mission supporting the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. I ended up the Brigade Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge, traveling throughout Afghanistan to cover sustainment and mentorship missions with the Afghan Army and Police forces.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Sep 1996 - Dec 1996
Broadcast Maintenance Repair "C" School
Dec 1993 - May 1994
SITE TV Repair "C" School
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Aug 2016 - Jan 2017
Purdue University
Certifications
2017
Strategic Communication
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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