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1969 CDF, 1970 U.S. Army Driver/Mechanic Fort Carson Colo, 1973-2005 Fire Engineer,retired from Orange City Fire Dept. in 2005 after 32 yrs, 2013 joined CSMR Troop Command South as a Recruiter SPC 4, Long Beach Armory.
Military Experiences
Jul 1970 - Jan 1972
Mech/Driver
did a little bit of mechanic work on a few jeeps but mostly drove lot for the mail guys along with other company special pick ups or deliveries. I then became a permanent CQ runner on a shift work detail which I loved
Deployments
Started in Feb 1971
Vietnam War
I had Orders 2 times to deploy to Vietnam but my Orders both times were canceled by my Company Commander when he asked me to stay as he liked having me at Fort Carson serving in his Unit.I had wished later after being discharged I had gone on one of those deployments as many of my friends had.What do kids at 20 yrs old know.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Mar 2014
CSMR Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
Feb 2014
Accident Avoidance Course
Oct 2013
CSMR BOC
Aug 2013
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Aug 2013
Boston College, MEMS
Certifications
Apr 2014
Recruiting Achievement Ribbon
Apr 2014
Drill Attendance Ribbon
Apr 2014
Mission Qualification Ribbon
Feb 2014
Outstanding Service Ribbon
Foreign Language Skills
1967
German (2+/-)
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees