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1SG Thomas Ross

Army | Transportation Senior Sergeant

Dates of Service: Oct 1974 - May 1995

RETIRED

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1 Endorsement

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Influence Score: 2,972
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Bio

Squad Leader after only two years in. Drill Sergeant at five years. Platoon Sergeant at eight years I am a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, Certified Utility Safety Administrator, DOT Specialist, OHSA 10 and 30 Certified. Past President of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Military Experiences

Apr 1993 - May 1995

Company First Sergeant

494th Transpo, 129th CSSB, 101st Sust BDE, 101st ABN | Ft, Campbell

Assisted the Co. Commander in all our missions. I also ensured troops were trained to Army Standards.

Deployments

(9 months)

Aug 1990 - Apr 1991

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Regular Army Truck Master and Movements Officer stationed with a Reserve Unit that was one of the first 25,000 called up. I also acted as First Sergeant. I was able to train the company well enough to bring everyone home safe.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Nov 1981 - Dec 1981

Drill Sergeant School

Dec 1977

Basic Leaders Course (BLC formerly WLC PLDC)

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Oct 1993

Air Assault School

Certifications

Oct 2003

COSS

Apr 1999

CUSA

Security Clearance

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