SSG John Bacon

SSG John Bacon

Dates of Service: Aug 2003 - Apr 2013
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  • Amn Oct 92
  • A1C Feb 93
  • PV2 Aug 03
  • PFC Mar 04
  • SPC Jul 04
  • CPL Jul 07
  • SGT Mar 08
  • SSG Apr 13

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Medical Retirement US Army, Running JB Computer Repair in Milton FL.

Military Experiences

Aug 2003 - Apr 2013
372nd ICTC
Supply Sergeant
Responsible for managing the Supply Discipline Program; received, inspected, inventoried, stored, issued, delivered and turned in supplies and equipment. Assisted in property accountability through the use of computer aided systems, ensuring total accuracy and ensuring critical assets were on hand or ordered. Monitored, secured, and controlled all sensitive items and unit inventories, including weapons and ammunition. Responsible for the accounting of $21,000,000.00 worth of property book equipment. Recommended for the Supply Excellence award by 129th CSSB for 2012 and 2013. Lead and mentored 15 Soldiers and two Non-commissioned officers.
Apr 1991 - Apr 1994
336 FS
Armament Systems Specalist
Loaded and unloaded nuclear and nonnuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft. Managed, controlled, maintained, and installed aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; guns and gun mounts; and related munitions handing, loading, and test equipment. Armed and de-armed aircraft at end of runway. Performed aircraft safety and security rolls by monitoring flight line operations and fireguard duties.

Deployments

(3 years, 1 month)
May 2011 - Dec 2011
Iraq ribbon
Operation New Dawn (OND)
Served as the Supply Sergeant for the 372nd ICTC at Balad Air Base Responsible for All Supply Actions shutting down FOB's in Iraq Single Handedly went from FOB to FOB conducting inventory and RPAT operations, Follow on to Kuwait moving between Camp Beurhing, Camp Arifjan, and Camp Virginia tracking equipment and ensuring 100% Accountability.
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Served as the only Supply element for the 372nd ICTC in Al Asad Iraq Squad leader, Commo NCOIC and Unit Armorer. Responsible for All Supply Functions for Company elements Spread over FOB's in Iraq.
Oct 2004 - Oct 2005
Iraq ribbon
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Served as the Company Supply clerk, ensuring that Supplies were on hand and on order. Filled BII orders and Construction material orders for the Company. Assisted in building the Gazebo in the Romeo housing Block in Balad as well as the Gazebo in the Battalion area in Balad. Took over all Supply functions when NCO was injured and went home.
Jun 1993 - Aug 1993
Afesr
Operation Southern Watch
Worked as an Armament Systems Specialist for the 336 FS 4th Wing Arming and de-arming the Squadron's F-15E Aircraft, as well as Navy F-18's and F-14's when needed. Loaded and unloaded Bombs, Missiles and 20mm rounds on Squadron F-15E Aircraft.

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