SGT George Mckinney

SGT George Mckinney

Dates of Service: Apr 2013 - ?
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Promotions

  • PVT Jul 70
  • PV2 Aug 70
  • PFC Nov 70
  • SPC Apr 13
  • SGT Jun 14

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Bio 

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 ribbon
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

1973 - 2013

fire science / MEMS

Associate Degree

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