SFC Paul MacDonald

SFC Paul MacDonald

Dates of Service: Jan 1984 - Jan 2005
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • PVT Jan 84
  • PV2 Jul 84
  • PFC Oct 84
  • SPC May 85
  • SGT Mar 87
  • SSG Jun 94
  • SFC Jul 02

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Bio 

Currently an Operations Business Data Consultant, supporting the Retirement business team members in any and all ways necessary in order to make their daily work lives successful. Project Management, 401(k)/ Retirement Consultant, Microsoft Access database proficient. Much more...

Military Experiences

Jun 2002 - Aug 2004
C Co
Infantry Platoon Sergeant
Platoon Sergeant for two separate Infantry units. Also an acting First Sergeant for State HQ Personell Detachment for short while.
May 2000 - Jun 2002
HHC
Infantryman
Became a member of the 1-182 Infantry's Mortar Platoon. Also activated after 9/11 for Homeland Defense at Otis AFB to backfill for the MP's who went to airports.
Feb 1987 - May 2002
Infantry Squad Leader
Squad Leader in a very high-speed infantry unit with some very tough 'boys from Co C'. Engaged in both Mechanized and Straight-leg Infantry training and tactical training. Attended NTC [Mojave] desert training two different years- the Blue Force in the Army and the OPFOR in the National Guard.
Dec 1985 - Feb 1987
2-8 IN
Squad Member
Member of Military Intelligence unit, working on the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) with the Battalion S-2. Also engaged in many Scout missions with the scout platoon.

Deployments

(8 months)
Oct 2001 - May 2002
Otis Air Force Base, MA
Homeland Defense- acted as the Military Police force for Otis Air Force Base- outside perimeter of base (outside of jet tarmak). Existing MP's were deployed to all local airports.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Ended in Aug 1984

Expert Infantry Badge

Certifications
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2009 - 2010

Boston University

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) prerequisite courses for CFP exam

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