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I was born November 1, 1954 in Montrose, CO and went to 1st grade at a 3 room school house, named Coal Creek, then moved with my family to the San Luis Valley, Monte Vista, CO, and went to Sargent School from 2nd through 12th grade. I attended Colo. State Univ. and then went in the U.S. Army for 22+ years. Retired from the Army in 2004, and retired from the Veterans Administration in Feb. 2017.
Military Experiences
Nov 1994 - Dec 1997
Deployments
(1 year, 3 months)Aug 2003 - Mar 2004
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Sr. Medical NCO with the 10th Combat Support Hospital, out of Ft. Carson, Colorado.
Oct 1990 - Apr 1991
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Respiratory NCO with the 47th Combat Support Hospital, out of Ft. Lewis, Washington, in support of the 18th Airborne Corps.
Multi National Forces and Observers (MFO), Sinai, Egypt. With 4/187th Inf., 101st Airborne, Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Combat Medic, responsible for the medical care and general welfare of the squad I was assigned to on the outposts. in Sinai, Egypt.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Mar 1993 - May 1993
Advanced Non Commissioned Officer's Course (ANCOC) Graduated on Commandant's List.
Nov 1989 - Dec 1989
Basic Non Commissioned Officer's Course (BNCOC)
Individual & Special Skill Schools
May 1986 - Dec 1986
Respiratory Specialist Program
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Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
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Academic Degrees
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