MSgt Joe Tafoya

MSgt Joe Tafoya

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Started a union sponsored (IBEW) apprenticeship in 1977. Received Journeyman licence in 1982. Worked construction until 1985 and hired by the City of Pueblo as city electrician. Became Colorado Master Electrician and Electrical contractor for the city later that year. Retired from City of Pueblo in 2009.

Military Experiences

May 1971 - Sep 2004
Artillery,Construction Electrician, Logistics Specialist
I was drafted into the Army in May of 1971 (the draft ended that summer) during Vietnam and re-enlisted during basic training for 3 years to go into the Artillery. Released in 1974 as an E4 (13B) and enlisted into the Navy Reserves in 1984 and became a CB as a CE3. Trained with the USMC for additional combat skills. Left the CB's in 1988 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve. Activated for Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom (Mildenhall AFB and Ramstein AFB). Retired in 2004 as a Msgt.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Basic Military Training Army 1971

Air Force Community College Associate degree in Logistics/Business Management

Individual & Special Skill Schools

AIT Artillery school Ft Sill, OK

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