SSG Ricky Findley

Army National Guard | Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Operations Specialist

Dates of Service: no date specified

RETIRED

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6 Endorsements

76 Contacts

Influence Score: 17,349
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A highly skilled professional with significant expertise in employee training and supervision, office administration and customer service seeks opportunity in the business or human resources fields. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, organizational and project management skills.

Military Experiences

Aug 2003 - Jun 2014

Squad Leader

792th CHEM, 420th CHEM, 96th TC, Washington ARNG | Spokane, WA

1 Endorsement

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Warfare NCO/Unit Liaison Officer/Platoon Sergeant • Supervised a platoon-sized element (25-30 soldiers) at the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-6) in an Army National Guard chemical decontamination unit responsible for ensuring soldier readiness and mission accomplishment. • Coordination of accountability and maintenance of all unit chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection and decontamination equipment.

Nov 2002 - Aug 2003

Readiness Apprentice

256 CCS, 141 ARW, Washington ANG, West Region | Four Lakes, WA

Nov 1996 - Nov 2002

CBRN Specialist

1-161 IN, 81st BCT, Washington ARNG, MILPAC Region VI | Geiger Field Air Station

1 Endorsement

Responsible for advising the Unit Commander on all NBC matters pertaining to mission in a Mechanized Infantry Unit. Responsible for accountability and maintenance of all unit NBC equipment to include protective masks, radiological equipment and calibration of such equipment. Assisted unit supply sergeant with supply matters.

Aug 1984 - Aug 1988

Aviation Storekeeper

VP- 90, VPS, CNAFR, COMNACRESFOR | Glenview, IL

SSG Findley was assigned as a weapons systems procurement clerk in the Material Control division, Patrol Squadron Nine Zero, based ashore at NAS Glenview, Illinois from January, 1985 to August, 1988. During this timeframe, he was deployed to Naval Air Facility, Misawa, Japan in support of squadron annual training exercises in 1985, 1986 and 1988. VP-90 was awarded the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Meritorious Unit Commendation for outstanding efforts in maintaining contact with 13 Soviet submarines in 1986.