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Started as 0311. Was assigned to Marine Barracks Fallbrook, CA. Served with 1/9 3d MarDiv 1977-1978. Stationed Hq Force Troops, 29 Palms 1978-1982, managed BEQ/BOQ Quarters in a 04 billet. Promoted to E-6 and went to 1st MarDiv 3/5 for 6 month deployment. 2nd deployment 1988. Transferred to clubs and made Lateral move to 4132 MOS as a Club Mgr. MOS cut and was assigned to Food Service 3381 MOS.
Retired in July 1994. 1996 attended San Diego City College for Electrical Construction in conjunction with a 4 yr. electrical apprenticeship program. Graduated with Honors in 2001. Today I am an Electrical Contractor licensed in the Great State of California.
Military Experiences
Dec 1990 - Jul 1994
Food Services Mess Chief
After the House Armed Services Committee did away with Marine Corps Club Managers (4132) myself and my colleagues were "force fed" into other MOS's. I had no experience in a "institutional environment" i.e. chowhalls. I took the experience I had gained in the club business and applied some of the very same principals to a messhall setting. Before retirement our Messhall had achieved 3 quarterly back to back awards for our facility. We competed against MCB, other 1st Marine Division facilities as well as Schools Battalion. What a way to end my Career in the Corps.
Oct 1986 - Nov 1990
Club Manager
I was assigned to the "Fleet Assistance Program" as a Asst. club manager for a period of 1 year. I was approached by the Clubs Director (LtCol) and the Club MGyst and was asked if I would consider a lateral move into the 4132 clubs MOS. Promotions were good then, and I made the move to become a Marine 4132 Club Manager. Did well managed Officer's Clubs as a SSgt which was highly unusual for the Marine Corps. I was selected because I had a degree in Business Administration that I got while I was stationed in 29 Palms. It was a good fit for me. Got Officer's clubs out of the red & into the black and had a lot of un along the way, both here and overseas.
Sep 1982 - Oct 1986
81mm Platoon Sgt
Weapons Company should have a artillery Gunny for a Plt. Sgt. but none were slated to arrive. The Company sent me to 1st Marine Division 81mm mortar school to learn how the FDC was key to getting on target. As a 0369 did pretty good. I held the billet for 1year 3 months.
Aug 1978 - Aug 1982
BEQ Manager
Upon returning from a 1 year overseas tour I reported MCAGC Hqtrs and I was assigned to manage the SNCO & BEQ quarters for Marines & Sailors. I was also responsible for daily working parties who were assigned to various work details for the day. Once I was promoted to SSgt I was assigned as Company Gunny for A Co Headquarters Battalion.
Deployments
(3 years, 4 months)Sep 1987 - Sep 1988
Japan
Deployed back to same place I was stationed for 1 year ten years prior, but as a Area Club Manager 4132. I was responsible for the Officer's Club, SNCO Club & Enlisted Club for 1 year. My parent Command was Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler.
Aug 1977 - Aug 1978
Japan
Assigned with 1/9 "Walking Dead" 3d MarDiv. Did a lot of training and deployed all over the South Pacific. Trained in Guam, Siapan, Korea "Team Spirit", Tinian, Taipei, Went on a "boone doggle" for one day to fly to Iwo JIma and get a tour by the Coast Guard of the entire Island. Amazing!
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Mar 1991 - May 1991
Food Service SNCO Course
Oct 1986 - Dec 1986
Armed Forces Culinary Upgrade ENG
Feb 1986 - Mar 1986
Naval Military Personel Command Training
Sep 1975 - Oct 1975
Water Survival Safety Instructor
Individual & Special Skill Schools
May 1988 - Jun 1988
Johnson-Whales Culinary Institute of America
Nov 1987 - Jan 1988
Club Managers Managment Course
Sep 1982 - Oct 1982
81 MM Mortor School
Certifications
Sep 1975
WSQ/WSSI
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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