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I'm a writer and blogger who teaches high school and middle school students. Published in Forbes, Inc, Newsweek and others. Inactive Sergeant in the United States Marines with two tours during OIF.
Military Experiences
Feb 2008 - Jun 2008
Assistant Data Chief
Assist in the data communications planning of all squadron field operations abroad. Configure Cisco network devices and ensure that all security measures are taken. Additionally, ensure an efficient and user-friendly helpdesk is maintained while both in garrison as well as tactical/training environments.
Mar 2005 - Jun 2008
Assistant Data Chief (S-6)
May 2006 - Aug 2007
Marksmanship Instructor
Rifle and Pistol instructor for the squadron. Trained over 400 Marines in annual M-16 certification as well as over 100 Officers, SNCOs, and MP in qualifications for M-9. Instructed in both qualification and tactical marksmanship.
Deployments
(1 year, 3 months)Aug 2007 - Feb 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with MWSS 372 to base security detail over Al Asad air station. Fire team leader in an entry control point.
Aug 2005 - Mar 2006
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Deployed with MWSS 372 to Al Taqaddum. My unit oversaw maintenance of the air station's facilities and serviceability of the flightline. I was part of the team that oversaw the unit's S-6, specifically in the data networking team.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Foreign Language Skills
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Blogging
Creative Writing
Marksmanship
Military History
Writing
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