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Derek's expertise is suitable for use in communications, organizational development, social services, consulting, academic teaching, and leadership. He can provide specialized expertise in areas of veteran and family transitional support. He has extensively researched and written numerous articles related to supporting returning veterans and has consulted institutions on acculturation after war.
I currently research, design, and teach cultural competency courses to mental health workers that providing counseling services to returning veterans and their family members.
Military Experiences
Ended in Mar 2005
Security Forces Journeyman
Conducted high-risk security and law-enforcement operations, securing millions of dollars worth of military assets and protecting one of the largest base housing populations in the Air Combat Command. Voluntarily enrolled in civilian training courses with the Sarpy County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska State Police, Papillion Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, and others in domestic violence courses, drug interdiction, high-risk entry procedures, felony stops, and related scenarios. Specialized training in heavy weapons and was assigned as unit's M-60 gunner while deployed.
Deployments
(8 months)Oct 2003 - May 2004
Kuwait
Provided support for airbase defense through perimeter patrols and assigned anti-terrorism duties, protected contracting specialists during procurement operations while dressed as a civilian on escort, responded to hostile threats against the base and personnel by direct actions of hostile individuals, supported mission directives of the OSI.
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