SGM Billy Herrington

Army National Guard | Infantry Senior Sergeant

Dates of Service: Dec 1996 - Sep 2020

RETIRED

85% Complete

7 Endorsements

83 Contacts

Influence Score: 109,851
790 out of 866,663 Veterans

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Bio

I'm currently a Master Leader Course facilitator. I also facilitate CFD-IC. I was the Chief Instructor for the Infantry school at Camp Shelby, MS before and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I spent most of my career in the 155th ABCT as everything from a medic, Infantry squad leader, platoon sergeant, master gunner, and finally as an ops NCO. Held a certification in phlebotomy and EMT-B

Military Experiences

Dec 2014 - May 2019

Chief Instructor

154th RTI, Mississippi ARNG, MILPAC Region III, USARNG | Camp Shelby, MS

Branch Chief for the Infantry school at the luxurious Camp Shelby

May 2010 - Dec 2014

Operations NCO/Brigade Master Gunner

155th BCT HHC, 155th BCT, Mississippi ARNG, MILPAC Region III | Tupelo, MS

BDE Bradley Master Gunner. Funds manager and schools manager.

May 2009 - Apr 2010

Platoon Sergeant

A Co, 1-155 CAB, 155th BCT, Mississippi ARNG | Joint Base Balad, Iraq

PSG for an Infantry platoon conducting convoy escort operations. Also worked as the Company EWO and CIED SME

Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

Section Leader/training NCO

A Co, 1-155 CAB, 155th BCT, Mississippi ARNG | Biloxi, MS

AGR company training NCO. Developed the company training plan, managed orders, schools, and travel. Also served as a section leader during maneuver and gunnery training.

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Deployments

(2 years, 7 months)

Jun 2009 - Apr 2010

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

PSG for a 42 man Infantry platoon that conducted convoy security. Developed TTP's to counter the IED threat that we faced. Worked as the company EWO and CIED SME as additional duties.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

1 Endorsement

Served as an Infantry PSG conducting kinetic combat operations to rid our AO of insurgents. Conducted security missions for PSYOPS to win the hearts and minds, distributed humanitarian aid, assisted in the construction of polling locations, and conducted counter mortar and rocket patrols.

Sep 2001 - Apr 2002

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Served as a medic for an Infantry company. Also, maintained a supply system for the forward operation bases. Trained personnel and certified them on being a combat lifesaver.