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Served over 21 years in all major leadership positions. The reward of my career was watching the Soldiers I had developed continue to excel today in higher positions of ranks than I had achieved. It was a rewarding career and I would do it all over again. I believe in developing the future of the NCO Corp, I did it while in and will continue to advise those that ask or need it.
Unfortunately i dont have much to speak of, after high school I joined the military. My only Civilian to this point is all volunteer work. I am a booster for my son's high school JROTC and football team. I am also a volunteer at my church and youth basketball and football coach.
Military Experiences
Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
Security Force Assistance Advisory Team SFAAT
Operations Sergeant Major and NCOIC of a 12 man Security Force Assist and Advise team at AFCOP Sabari in RC East. Conducted over 100 combat missions with the Afghan army, established a fully functional operations center where they began to battle track over 40 operations a day. Mentored the Operations Sergeant Major and company First Sergeants to effectively and efficiently run their companies. Unit was very successful and made strides in securing the area.
Feb 2011 - Oct 2011
Brigade Master Gunner
Selected by the BDE CSM to serve as the BDE Master Gunner. Established and training plan for ammunition management. Trained and mentored 5 BN Master Gunners. Created and successfully executed the 1st BDE level combined arms live fire exercise, CALFEX, on Fort Bliss.
Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
Platoon Sergeant
Arrived and was selected by the BDE CSM to assume the role of the Acting BN CSM, responsible for about 200 Soldiers. I used my previous experience of starting a new unit to get the unit going. I was initially responsible for coordinating training events for two separate BNs. Created many SOPs that are still active and relevant today. Served as a tank plt sergeant once the unit was established.
May 2008 - Oct 2009
Platoon Sergeant
Arrived as the First SFC IN the unit so I worked hard to aid to establish the unit here at Fort Bliss, as a master gunner I not only guided the BN but was called up to assist and eventually create 90 percent of the weapons and gunnery training. The best part of the new unit was all if the young soldiers we were able to coach and mentor. Great unit that did great things.
Deployments
(4 years, 2 months)Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Deployed with an Security Force Assist and Advise team assigned to 2nd and 4th Bde 101st Airborne. Assigned to RC EAST, AFCOP SABARI. Mission was to train and advise a 700 man Afghan infantry battalion.
Jun 2006 - Oct 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with HHC 25TH ID G3, AS The Division Master Gunner, Division Ammunition Manager and Battle CPT of MND-N. First at COB SPEICHER, then moved to FOB WARHORSE with the Division TAC as the NCOIC fir the Deputy Division Commander during the surge of 2007.
Mar 2004 - Mar 2005
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with A TRIP 1-7 CAV, 5TH BCT, 1CD to Baghdad, Iraq in support of OIF II. Served as a tank commander and Platoon Sergeant. Responsible for the security and infrastructure improvement of the Al-Rashid District. Responsible for the security of Route Irish. Conducted over 200 mounted and dismounted combat patrols.
Oct 1996 - Apr 1997
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deployed with D CO 1-77 ARMOR, 1ST ID. Served as a Tank Gunner in a tank platoon attached to an infantry Battalion. Primary mission was operating a checkpoint in the Zone of Separation, monitoring traffic flow, deterring weapons trafficking and illegal actions and a local facility known to be a black market. Also conducted patrols in the local towns surrounding Camp Mcgovern and provided QRF as well as Entry Control Operations on Mcgovern.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Mar 2003 - Jun 2003
M1A1 Abrams Master Gunner Course
Rear Detachment Commanders/1SG Course
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station T3 Course
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
1999
Spanish (2+/2+)
1998
Spanish (2+/2+)
Additional Specialization(s)
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Coaching
Fishing
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