SGT David Ewers

SGT David Ewers

Dates of Service: Mar 1986 - Apr 1995
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Promotions

  • PVT Mar 86
  • PV2 Sep 86
  • PFC May 87
  • SPC Aug 89
  • SGT Feb 91

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Bio 

The years serving my country in the Army has paved the way for a successful civilian career. Decisive and quick decisions, respect for peers and management, supporting the company’s mission are all part of the foundation that I acquired. I now employed by Citrix Systems and work to inspire my peers and the employees I manage.

Military Experiences

Jul 1993 - Apr 1995
1-12 CAV
Unit Level Communications Maintainer
There was no open slot for me in Communications so I was tasked to support the front CQ office, processed personnel records for both incoming and outgoing soldiers. Maintained weapon qualification scores and scheduled range qualification days. Direct support for Commanding Officer and 1st Sergeant. Supported the deployment to National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California where I was a backup POL driver for the M978 HEMTT.
Apr 1988 - Apr 1993
188th MP
Unit Level Communications Maintainer
HHC 188th Military Police Company, Camp Walker, South Korea. Supported for the first generation SINCGARS communication systems when deployed over 25,000 square miles of terrain to cover. Supported the Radio Retrans sites in Taegu during Operation Team Spirit. After promotion to Sergeant additional responsibilities included S2 NCOIC for the company. Helped my company win the Department of Defense Operational Readiness award. Qualified as a Hazardous Materials Driver and transported most ammunition to the heavy weapons qualification ranges. Recognized for driving 250,000 miles on the Korean Peninsula without an accident.
May 1986 - Apr 1988
197th IN BDE
Unit Level Communications Maintainer
First tour of duty with HHC 2/69 Armor “Speed and Power”, broke my teeth working on VNC12 series radio systems for both the M60A3 and the M1A1 main battle tanks. Deployed to NTC, Fort Bragg (to play OpFor for the 18th ABN Corp) and Reforger 88.
Mar 1986 - May 1986
Recruit
Basic and AIT Training for 31V10, only communications MOS not taught at Fort Gordon, GA but at the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, OK.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Foreign Language Skills

None

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
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