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PO1 Billy Williams

Navy | Machinist Mate

Dates of Service: Apr 1980 - Oct 1992

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Bio

My Family has been in this country as indentured servant John Chandler arrived at Jamestown, Virginia in 1609. I have family that have served in every conflict since the French & Indian War to the War on Terrorism. We have a rich heritage in just my family especially since for once the Confederates outnumbered the Yankees. I never intended to join the military but it ended up being my best years.

Military Experiences

Oct 1992 - Apr 1995

Fleet Reserve

Fifth Fleet, COMUSNAVCENT, USFLTFORCOM | MCSF New Orleans, LA

Fleet reserve. Took Separation bonus (SSB) and was placed in Fleet Reserve until my EAOS of 4/1995

Sep 1990 - Oct 1992

Maitnenance Team Leader 38A, LPO M-Division EMO1 & EMO5

USS Acadia (AD-42), Decommissioned Ships | San Diego, CA

Served on Board during Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Had a Variety of duties.

Apr 1988 - Aug 1990

Leading Petty Officer NAVPTO/FE PO1

PSD Yokosuka | Yokosuka, Japan

LPO, Navy Passenger Transportation Office, Far East. The largest NAVPTO in the world out of Yokosuka Japan. My Only shore rotation. Military Transportation agent

Sep 1981 - Apr 1988

Machinst's Mate Fireman to PO2

USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), COMSEVENTHFLT, COMPACFLT | Yokosuka, Japan

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Deployments

(8 years, 2 months)

Jul 1990 - Mar 1991

Persian/Arabian Gulf

Originally assigned to Outside Machine Shop 38A As Maintenance Team leader before taking over as ship's company M-Division LPO. I accepted the Navy's Service Separation Bonus (SSB) at the end of the Gulf war as Bill Clinton commenced downscaling the Military. My last work Center was EMO5 Evaps as LPO, USS Acadia (AD-42).

Sep 1981 - Apr 1988

Commander Seventh Fleet/USS Blue Ridge LCC-19

I "Homesteaded" at this command. Started out as an MMFA in M-division and worked my way up. becoming M-Division 3-M Work Center coordinator, M-Division Supply PO, M-Division Training PO, and anything else the MPA and LPO decided to throw my way and 10 months as LPO EAO5 A/C & R Shop.

Dec 1980 - Aug 1981

USS Mullinnix DD-944

Assigned as MMFR in After Engine Room. Completed my first messcooking duties on this ship. Had short deployment before entering East & South Boston General Shipyard for Major overhaul.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Aug 1980 - Nov 1980

Propulsion Engineers Basic/Machinist's Mate Class "A" School

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