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I was born in Cortland, New York in 1967. I graduated from Binghamton High School in Binghamton, New York in 1986. I joined the US Military in 1988. I served in three branches of the US Military for twenty years and was medically retired on March 12, 2008 for injuries received while deployed in Iraq. I moved to the Emerald Isle, NC. Wife and I separated for 7 yrs. Got divorced on 10/31/23.
Military Experiences
Sep 2006 - Mar 2008
92W20,WaterTreatment Specialists / Brigade Operations NCIOC
Assigned to 0049 QM HHC (UIC:WHE2AA). Managed facility operations, supervised all facility maintenance (including but not limited to grounds keeping, plumbing, HVAC, new construction, painting and all needed supplies) staffing for the security of government facilities. Managed brigade headquarters office building, supervised 2 managers and their staff for 3 buildings housing 1,140 Unaccompanied Personnel. Represented the 49TH Grp Commander at the planning and design phase for the construction of the new brigade complex. Sent monthly facility utilization reports to the proper personnel. Subject matter expert and lead instructor for the Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (a newly fielded weapon training system) Attended WaterTreatment Specialists School at Fort Lee, Virginia
May 2005 - Sep 2005
AIT Student / 92W Water Treatment Specialist Course
Assigned to CO I TR (UIC: W1D52R). Prior Service AIT Student / 92W Water Treatment Specialist Course
Jan 2004 - May 2005
Drill Sergeant / Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
Assigned to 2ND BN EN 398TH RGT MIN (UIC:W76D01). Serves as the Battalion Motor Sergeant for the 1-389 RGT at MOB Site Camp Atterbury; responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of over 250 items of equipment consisting of wheeled vehicles, 5 ton Trucks, M915 Truck, Tractor, 14-ton, 6 × 4, M936 Truck, wrecker, medium. Transferred to AD Army unit at Fort Lee, VA
Jan 2002 - Apr 2004
3E151, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Journeyman
Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, combustion equipment, and industrial air compressors. Maintains and repairs nonelectric kitchen equipment. Manages HVAC/R functions and activities. General Duties and Responsibilities: Modifies equipment for specific missions or to increase efficiency. Maintains tools and equipment. Advises on problems installing and repairing HVAC/R equipment and systems. Performs planning activities. Installs and operates HVAC/R systems and equipment. Maintains, and repairs HVAC/R equipment and systems. Attended Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration School, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX
Deployments
(3 years, 6 months)Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
US Army Contractor, Bagram AB, Afghanistan, Ramp Manager/Aircraft Loadmaster, GS-2185-13
Sep 2001 - Oct 2001
Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR)
Was in NYC on September 11, 2001. Was ordered to report to the Park Avenue Armory and assist in any way possible. Worked search an rescue at ground zero. Helped set up the mortuary affairs, coordinated vehicles for personnel and equipment movement.
Sep 1991 - Mar 1992
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Deployment on-board USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) assigned to Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group 12.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Feb 2003 - May 2003
J3ABR3E131 00AA, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Apprentice
Jan 2001 - Jun 2001
E3ABR2A431 000, Apprentice Aircraft guidance and Control Systems Course
Nov 2000 - Jan 2001
E3AQR2A031A 451, Electronic Principles
Certifications
2008
Special Effects Small Arms Marking System (SESAMS Instructor)
Foreign Language Skills
None
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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