SSG Francell Reed

SSG Francell Reed

Dates of Service: no date specified
VETERAN
82% Complete
0 Endorsements
12 Contacts
Influence Score: 4,828
10,065 out of 865,863 Veterans
About Discussions

Promotions

  • PV2
  • PFC Jan 89
  • LCpl Sep 89
  • Cpl Feb 91
  • PFC Aug 96
  • SPC Dec 96
  • SGT Dec 97
  • SSG Feb 03

Recent Activity  -

Bio 

I am a Construction Manager specializing in the field of Civil Construction having successfully completed oversight of $ 10 million in Heavy Roadway, Water, and Sewer Main contracts to date. I also have extensive knowledge of construction applied in the areas of Public Safety and Humanitarian Aid.

Military Experiences

Aug 1999 - May 2008
354th CA BDE
Civil Affairs Team Leader
While working in Iraq as leader of a Reconstruction Support team located and identified local Construction Contractors to carry out projects ranging from the construction and refurbishing of schools and medical facilities to the construction of improved roadways and personal facilities on U. S. Military compounds. Worked as a member of an Emergency Management team in Kuwait prior to outbreak of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In this assignment helped to conduct evaluation of Kuwaiti Military and Civil Service capability to respond and manage man-made and natural disaster.
Aug 1996 - Aug 1999
Air Defense Scout Team Leader
Served as leader of 4-soldier advance scout and reconnaissance team. Utilized terrain maps to determine enemy location and routes of travel. Inventoried and destroyed classified material. Maintained emergency evacuation protocols (NEO Program) for family members of 100 soldiers.
Oct 1993 - Aug 1996
A-10 Crewchief
Read and interpreted technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and parts breakdowns. Performed scheduled maintenance and repair functions for airframe, hydraulic, and engine systems. Conducted pre- and post-flight inspections and services. Performed flight line ramp operations during aircraft launch and landing. Communicated with aircraft pilots during aircraft launch and landing operations to troubleshoot mechanical difficulties. Operated flight controls and auxiliary engine during ground testing procedures.
Dec 1990 - Jul 1993
HMLA-369
Aircraft Mechanic
Performed scheduled maintenance and repair of fire suppression, utility, and emergency escape systems of the UH-1N and AH-1W helicopters. Interpreted technical schematics and drawings. Oversaw work center tool control /accountability, corrosion control, and unit movement/deployment programs. Certified at the team member level with pyrotechnics and explosive cartridge actuated devices for removal/installation, handling, and storage. Prepared aircraft for storage and travel during operational deployments.

Deployments

(2 years, 11 months)
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
Iraq ribbon
Dec 1992 - Apr 1993
Somalia
Jan 1992 - Jun 1992
Dec 1990 - Apr 1991
Saudi

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Dec 1997

Security Clearance
None / Expired

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2009 - 2010

Bellevue University, Bachelor of Science

2005 - 2008

ITT Technical Institute, Associate of Science

close