SGT Ben Keen

Army | Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer

Dates of Service: Jun 1999 - Jan 2008

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Bio

A seasoned IT professional who has worked in many different industries following his 8.5 years on Active Duty. Now residing in Pittsburgh, PA, I work for American Eagle Outfitters as a Sr. Systems Admin/Monitoring Engineer. I also volunteer as one of the Senior User Admins here on RallyPoint. In that role, I serve to verify accounts and help moderate the forums. 2016 American Staffing Association National Employee of the Year

Military Experiences

2006 - Jan 2008

Communications Team Cheif

A Co, 86th ESB, 11th SIG BDE, NETCOM / 9th ASC | Fort Huachuca, AZ

Served as a TROPO Team Chief and later as the Company's Readiness NCOIC. While deployed to Iraq in 2006, was responsible for the tracking of day-to-day operations over the Company's AO. Responsible for tracking, coordinating and setting up R&R Leave/Passes and other personnel matters and ensuring all records were maintained IAW applicable regulations.

2004 - 2006

Communications Team Cheif

C Co, 304th ESB, 1st SIG BDE, Eighth Army | Camp Colbern, South Korea

Served with C Co 304th Sig Battalion as a Small Extension Node Team Chief providing voice and data support to EAC units through out Korea. Was responsible for maintaining the critical link between Seoul and forces stationed north. Was selected to serve as the Company's EO Rep providing the Company Commander, 1SG and Soldiers with a goto contact for any EO issues.

2002 - 2004

Communications Team Cheif

1-327 IN, 1st BCT, 101st ABN, XVIII ABN Corps | Fort Campbell, KY

Served in support of 1st Brigade Combat Team and the 426th FSB providing voice and data communications to command center and others. This communication allowed the BCT to coordinate, direct and maintain a larger area of operation. Was promoted to SGT in 2002 and was responsible for the SEN (Small Extension Node). Deployed in 2003 to Camp Pennsylvania and was part of the initial forces to invade Iraq in March 2003. Was part of the force that helped to liberate key cities such as An Najaf, Baghdad and Mosul among others.

Jan 2000 - Feb 2002

Communications Team Member

HHB, 6-52 ADA, 35th ADA BDE, 8th TSC | Ansbach, Germany

Served with HHB 6/52ADA on one of 4 CRG (Communication Relay Group) teams in Ansbach, Germany. Using LOS (Line of Sight) Communication radios, these 4 teams made it possible for the Battalion's 4 line batteries to cover more air space. Deployed to Kuwait in 2001 as part of Operation Southern Watch helping to maintain the NO-FLY ZONE over Kuwait and Southern Iraq.