1SG Melvin Rolon

Army National Guard | Infantryman

Dates of Service: Oct 1980 - Apr 2016

RETIRED

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Military Experiences

Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

First Sergeant

HHT, 1-18 CAV, 79th IBCT, 40th ID | Azusa, CA

Bless with the opportunity to be the top NCO in an outstanding unit of the 18th CAV. Work for the best CO I have ever have, Marines or Army. NCO leadership is second to none. A hardworking unit that always stick together bringing the Esprit de Corp to a new level.

Started in Apr 2016

Retired

Privat Freaking Civilian (PFC) | Home

I have a blast. Awesome challenges. But, Family comes first. So, I got to go.

Deployments

(27 years, 9 months)

Nov 1992 - Apr 2016

CAARNG

Against my wishes, I became a nasty guard. Little by little, I fell in love. Great people, awesome Soldiers. Outstanding leadership A Co 2-185th AR D Co 2-185th AR G TRP 1-18th CAV HHC 1-103th AR PAANG OIF 3 A Co ENG C TRP 1-18th CAV B Co 1-185th INF HHC 1-18th CAV

Jan 1989 - Jun 1989

MCAS El Toro

VMFA-131 F-18. Love the work as reservist. But, didn't got paid. I'll do it for free, but I have a family to support.

Nov 1985 - Nov 1987

NAS Alameda

VMA-131 MAG-42 Awesome unit. Lot's of drinking. Lot's of women. Crazy town. Cool deployments. Work hard. Party hard

Oct 1984 - Nov 1985

Japan

Re-up for 3, 1st pump overseas. Assigned to H&MS-12 OMD.

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Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Oct 1981 - Nov 1981

A4/TA4 AME

Jan 1981 - May 1981

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