MSgt George Sidler

Marine Corps | Aviation Ordnance Chief

Dates of Service: Nov 1973 - Feb 2000

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With over a dozen stations served at; and equal number of positions held, melded by training and operational commitments beyond count, the professional career has been nothing less than impressive. So, also, then was the follow-on successes in the civilian sector. From sales management, to Fortune-500 District Management; from professional development trainer, to Instructional design, and beyond. •Logistics expert and professional instructor with over 20 years of experience training and coaching personnel to exceed the highest possible performance goals. •Award-winning manager providing detailed operational supervision and visionary team leadership. •Relentless troubleshooter, highly motivated to establish streamlined and profitable operations. •Detail-oriented. Self-motivator. •Hands-on team leader, delivering effective presentations

Military Experiences

Oct 1975 - Jun 1977

Aviation Ordnanceman

VMAT-203, MAG-14, 2nd MAW, II MEF | MCAS Cherry Point, NC

First (mixed) TAV-8A Harrier (TA-4J/Skyhawk) training squadron in USMC. Cut teeth on new AV8A Trainers.

1974 - 1975

Aviation Ordnance (Med Cruise)

VMA-513 Det-B | USS Guam/LPH-9

First ever operational deployment of AV-8A Harrier Jets; stationed aboard LPH-9/USS Guam (Baby) Flat-top; deployed to Mediterranean. Ported in Spain, Italy, France, England AO Department/deployment consisted of: SSgt John L. Howard Sgt Kenny P. Phelan Sgt Michael J. Weir Sgt James L. Scott Sgt. Mike E. Westrich Cpl Kenny R. Wayne LCpl G. M. Bodrick LCpl Kari Pahkakangas LCpl John "JW" Rowe LCpl George A. Sidler

Deployments

(2 years, 4 months)

Oct 1975 - Jun 1977

MCALF Bogue Field

Numerous deployments throughout tour...

Sep 1974 - Mar 1975

Mediterranean

VMA-513/AV-8A Aviation Ordnance Detachment Bravo; as part of the ACE (Air Combat Element), operating under the 32nd Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU), detached aboard the USS Guam/LPH-9 offshore in the Mediterranean.