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Retired Army. 100% service connected. I've been infantry/armored cavalry/air cavalry for so long I bleed red and white. It took 20 years, but I finally finished my masters in psychology and hope to get back to counseling our veterans with PTSD.
Psychology Technician GS-181 Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
Duties: Supports mental health services in psychiatry, psychology, social work programs in the Mental Health Department to conduct evaluations with mental health patients, administer psychological tests and questionnaires, assist with therapy groups and conduct educational classes and prevention/outreach briefings and activities.
Military Experiences
Jun 2008 - Apr 2010
Army Wounded Warrior
Flat on my back getting surgery, surgery, surgery, surgery, surgery.
Apr 2005 - May 2008
Platoon Sergeant/Production Control NCOIC
As PC NCOIC, coordinated and supervised the work flow of 109 military personnel and six civilian contract maintenance personnel in support of 30 OH-58D(R) and 10 UH-60L helicopters; responsible for the health, welfare, morale, and professional development of three NCO's, and one enlisted Soldier; prepares, studies, and evaluates special reports and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance and component repairs; accountable for facilities and equipment valued in excess of $270,000,000.
May 2004 - Apr 2005
Instructor/Writer
The Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC) provides the skills and knowledge you need to be a Small Group Leader (SGL). Emphasis is on the small group instruction process, team building, and your role as a facilitator.Small Group Leader (SGL) for ALC (ANCOC). Instructor at Warrior Academics teaching cockpit procedures for the finest cavalry officers in the world!
Deployments
(2 years)Jun 2007 - Mar 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Production Control NCOIC of an Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) Troop during OIF 07-09 for 4/6 ACS (Air Cavalry Squadron) headquartered in Mosul. Ensured the readiness of 40 helicopters operating from 4 key cities of MND-North to close with and destroy the enemy as well as providing convoy security and route clearances.
Mar 2003 - Apr 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Outlaw Troop 4/3 ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment). Platoon Sergeant for 8 OH-58D helicopters of 4th Squadron/3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment during OIF I in support of Saber Squadron's M1's and M2's and generally being a thorn of the insurgents in the Sunni Triangle.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
1995
Aviation Logistics School-OH58D
Individual & Special Skill Schools
2009
Senior Aviation Badge
2008
Combat Action Badge
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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