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Nine years enlisted USAR and one OIF deployment. I spent the first years as a CBRNE/NBC soldier specializing in HAZMAT Ops before re-classing to Civil Affairs in 2009. Deployed to Iraq attached to 1-82 FA; 1CAV and 4-31 10MTN out of camp Taji and COP Carver (Al-Mada’in). Framingham State alum working at RallyPoint. True story, I was once in an Army commercial.
Military Experiences
Feb 2009 - May 2010
Team Leader
Assesses and determines the capabilities and effectiveness of Foreign Nation (FN)/Host Nation (HN) government functions systems (governance; public health & welfare; infrastructure; rule of law; economic stability; and public education and information) and the impact of these functions on Civil Affairs Operations and Civil Military Operations. Advises, facilitates, and assists in restoring, establishing and organizing government functions as directed. Coordinate resources to support CAO and CMO. Assesses and determines the impact of military operations on FN/HN government functions.
Dec 2009 - Apr 2010
Civil Affairs Team Leader
OPCON from 1479 CA Co. Worked with local commanders to assess local infrastructure, and community influencers in order to advise US leaders in CMO. Coordinated meetings with local contractors to facilitate working relationships with Iraqi government and complete civic projects to foster economic and cultural stability.
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
Civil Affairs Team Leader
OPCON from 1479 CA Co. Assessed the local government capabilities and reported to commander's on their progress. Determined the local needs of HA, helped gather and allocate, and distribute necessary HA supplies.
Deployments
(11 months)Jul 2009 - May 2010
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Conducted over 200 missions and key leader engagements in Baghdad governorate. Conducted assessments of civil capabilities and infrastructure, providing recommendations to commanding officers. Worked with Human Terrain Teams (HTT/HTS) and State. Dept. ePRT. Attached to 1-82 FA "Dragons"; Camp Taji and 4-31 "Polar Bears"; COP Carver.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Foreign Language Skills
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Prefer not to say
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
American History
Backpacking
Bass Fishing
Boston Red Sox
Fantasy Football
Fishing
Geopolitics / International Relations
GI Bill
Hiking
Leadership Development
Military science
Reading
Running
Science
Skiing
Snowshoeing
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Star Wars
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