SPC Rosina Thomas

Army | Crane Operator

Dates of Service: Feb 2002 - Oct 2006

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Bio

I was a dedicated Assistant squad leader who made sure the mission happened as a site leader for projects and coordination with recovery of critical missions. Pursued military education and testing completed 640 credit hours in Distant learning for the Army. I learned to operate all heavy construction equipment and train others to use the equipment as well.

Military Experiences

Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

Team Leader on Medical Hold

Winn ACH, SRMC, MEDCOM | Fort Stewart, GA

After medevac to the US for my surgeries' due to the injuries I received while on deployment. I was medically separated with Honorable service. I maintained leadership assistant until I left the Military.

Aug 2002 - Jan 2006

Squad Leader

B Co, 92nd EN, 20th EN BDE, XVIII ABN Corps | Fort Stewart, GA

Primary Job was 25 ton Crane Operator, 422t Crane proficient at Bull dozer, grader, scraper, scoop loader, roller, LMTV, M916 tractor trailer, m998 2.5 ton truck, I was also assistant squad leader to 5 soldiers. I did 640 hours of testing thru the Army Distance Learning Program. While deployed I worked with EOD teams to get rid of ordinances we came across. I coordinated a team to recover a helicopter that crashed on Fort Stewart and then took the helicopter to Hunter Army Airfield. While in Iraq I was in charge of site projects and the combat medic on site. I lead the team to accomplish the site jobs in efficient and timely manner. We also did mission to Baghdad to do protection barricades around the police station.

Jul 2002 - Aug 2002

Squad Leader

92nd EN, 20th EN BDE, XVIII ABN Corps, FORSCOM | Fort Stewart, GA

Started in A co. to do combat lifesaver course and learn the leadership guidelines to support soldiers. I went to B co. to go on the rotation for the deployment to Iraq.

Jun 2002 - Jul 2002

Class Leader

169th EN, 1st EN BDE, USAES, MSCoE | Fort Leonard Wood, MO

I was chose as the class leader and encouraged team work to accomplish the task of learning the jobs of the equipment and continuing the military standards. I excel in the classwork and the hands on portion of the courses. I was able to assist others in the class to accomplish the goals of learning all equipment.

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Deployments

(9 months)

Jan 2005 - May 2005

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Worked with EOD for the IED disposal we found , road construction or repairs, worked with teams for buildings repair, airport paving and clearing, Place barricades at Baghdad Police Station. Was injured on this mission and Medevac back to the United States and had surgeries done. Was the assistant squad leader for 4 soldiers.

Apr 2003 - Jul 2003

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

Worked with EOD to Clear IED off roads, worked on roads, , dug big disposal pits, laid asphalt. Was site supervisor and Combat medic on site. created a trash site and burn sites for disposal. Assisted other units in combat construction needs.