SSG Joe LeChuga

Army National Guard | Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)

Dates of Service: Jun 1989 - Jul 2013

VETERAN

74% Complete

0 Endorsements

10 Contacts

Influence Score: 31,267
2,020 out of 866,660 Veterans

About Discussions

Promotions

Mar 98

Recent Activity -

Bio

24 years serving with Army National Guard as a medic.NCO in charge of a platoon consisting of army medics plus other non-medical soldiers administering routine and emergent care to all assigned soldiers.Selected to attend EOP course.Sent to Army Instructor’s Course.Volunteered for Army NBC Weapons & Treatment course.Called to Active Duty 2001 for Operation Noble Eagle.

Military Experiences

Jun 2010 - Jul 2013

1st Squad Leader - Medical Platoon

297th Medical Company CAARNG | San Mateo, CA

Non-commissioned officer in charge of a squad/platoon consisting of army medics plus other non-medical soldiers. Routine care and well-being of all assigned soldiers in the 297th Area Support Medical Company. Tasks include, but are not limited to: instructing medical & health classes, providing leadership to assigned personnel, supervising organizational maintenance, activities and property accountability, performing minor surgery & IV fluid administration, assisting with outpatient care under supervision of medical officer, establishing priorities for medical emergent care, maintaining soldier records, administering counseling & discipline.

Oct 1993 - May 2010

Medical NCOIC

3/140th AVN. HHC CAARNG | Stockton, CA

Medical Sergeant for AVN BN. Later promoted to Medical Section Sergeant & Chief Medic for Bn Aid Station.

Oct 2001 - May 2002

Team Leader

Team Stockton - Airport Security | Stockton, CA

Provided security at Stockton Airport screening checkpoints after 9/11. as per FAA training & regulations. Duties included armed deterrence to criminal activity, control of situations interfering with passenger screening, overall security of the screening checkpoint and surrounding area. Selected as Sergeant in Charge (NCOIC) of Team Stockton responsible for work schedules,fitness and proficiency & training of assigned personnel.

Feb 1990 - Sep 1993

Line Medic

A Co, 1/140th AVN CAARNG | Stockton, CA

Medic in Emergency Treatment Team. Three man team supports front line combat aviation company.

Deployments

(7 months)

Oct 2001 - Apr 2002

Operation Noble Eagle

Team Stockton - NCOIC Stockton Airport security following 9/11 attack. Team consisted of 2 officers and 5 enlisted to guard and patrol the Stockton airport including the boarding and exiting of passengers to & from the tarmac. Team Stockton worked closely with Airport Fire & Police as well as the Airport Director and administration.