Do You Have a Military Autobiography? If So Please Share?

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:05:52 -0500

Rallypoint just wanted to share, who I am and what I accomplished from my own perspective. I hope it inspires whomever to be all they can be. I only made Sergeant First Class, but I am proud of all God has blessed me with and what I have been through.

AS of December 31, 2015: SFC JOE SAUL DAVIS JR.

SFC Davis, Joe S. Jr was born in Akron, Ohio. SFC Davis signed up to the United States Army on the Delayed Entrance Program 28 October 1989 and entered the United States Army on 28 December 1989. He enlisted as a MANPADS Crewmember (Redeye/Stinger gunner) in the Air Defense Artillery (A.D.A).

SFC Davis has served in a variety assignment such as Stinger Gunner, Stinger Team Chief, Avenger Squad Leader, Squad Leader, Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET), Battalion Ammunition Land Manager, Platoon Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Highway Operations Sergeant and Operations Sergeant, Battalion Master Driver, Joint Logistics Taskforce 6 Convoy Logistic Patrol Academy NCOIC, Truckmaster, Senior Truckmaster and S3 NCOIC. His overseas duty stations include 3rd/5th ADA, Budingen Germany; 3rd/44th ADA Kaisererslautern, 5/3rd ADA, Wackenhiem, Germany, 123rd Main Support Battalion and HHC ASG-Kuwait. His stateside assignments include 2/62nd ADA Fort Ord, California; 3/62nd ADA Fort Drum, New York; 513th Transportation Company Fort Lewis Washington; 2/47th Infantry Regiment Fort Benning, Georgia, 89th Trans CO; 6th Transportation Battalion, HHD Fort Eustis, Virginia, and with ACO/HHC, 15th BSB, 2nd BDE,1st CAV DIV Fort Hood, Texas.

SFC Davis has deployed to Operation Uphold Democracy, (1994-1995) 3/62 A.D.A Haiti; Operation Iraqi Freedom I, II, and III (2003, 2004-2005) respectively with the 513th TC, Operation Iraqi Freedom with Area Support Group (ASG), Kuwait 2008-2009, and Operation New Dawn, (Iraq and Kuwait) 2011-2012 with HHC ASG Camp Arifjan, Operation Enduring Freedom, (Afghanistan 2013-2014) 15th BSB, 2/1 CAV.

His awards includes the (1) Valor Unit Award, (1) Joint Meritorious Unit Award and the (1) Meritorious Unit Award; (3) Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 12 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with silver knot (8), National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device(2), Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, (5) Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal (1), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1), Humanitarian Service Medal (1), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1), NATO International Security Assistant Force Medal(1), (9) Certificate of Achievements; Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (4), United Nations Medal (1'), French Commando Badge, Drivers Wheel Badge, Parachutist Badge, 18th Airborne Combat Patch, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge and the Combat Action Badge. SFC Davis won the prestigious Drill Sergeant of the Cycle for the period of 11 August-13 October 2006, Basic Combat Training Brigade, Charlie Company 2nd/47th Infantry Regiment Fort Benning, Georgia and received the Order of Saint and Christopher (Honorable/Ancient) from the Transportation Corps Regimental Association for Loyal Service and the 230th Sustainment Brigade Order of Hickory Shield. SFC Davis also received The Order of the Silver/Gold Spurs as a Cavalry Trooper with the 1st CAV Division.

His military education consist of the MANPADS (Redeye/Stinger Course), French Commando Course, Bradley Stinger Fighting Vehicle Course, Avenger Course, Motor Operator Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course, Drill Sergeant School, Equal Opportunity Representative Course, Combat Life Savers Course, Transportation Hazmat Course, Combatives Level I Course, Contracting Officer Representative Course, Basic Airborne Course, Support Operations Course-phase 1, Support Operation Course-phase 2 , Company Counter Intelligence Course (COIN), Personal Security Detail Course; Senior Instructor Master Planners Course; Army Master Resiliency Trainer Course, Structured Skills Development IV (SSD-4); Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course and the Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer Course. SFC Davis earned his Demonstrated Senior Logistician Certification from the International Society of Logistics and the Army Logistic University.

SFC Davis civilian education consist of an Associates of Science degree in Individual Studies from Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY in December 2002; a Bachelors of Science degree in General Studies from the University of Management and Technology Arlington, Virginia, January 2011 and a Master's of Science degree in Management from the University of Management and Technology Arlington, Virginia July 2012. SFC Davis is currently married to Mrs. Demetice Davis and has four children: Tevin (22) Tiara (17) Joe (16) and Calianna (13). SFC Davis retired with 25 years and three days of honorable federal active service 31 December 2014 with an Honorable Discharge on his DD214.

Here are some tips in writing a military autobiography. This is inclusive and just an template. You can always add more or less.

Personal military biographies are used to identify the accomplishments and abilities of current or former service members. Writing a personal military biography is similar to generating a standard resume, though greater attention is paid to your military training, awards and stations than your civilian education and job experience. Because there are many ways to format this information, personal military biographies offer you an opportunity to highlight the elements of your military career about which you are most proud.

•List your personal demographic information including name, branch, rank, deployment status, current location of deployment, age, date of birth and hometown.
•List your military history in chronological order, starting with your first military experience. Include your enlistment information, all training you received and all units and locations to which you have been deployed.
•Identify any military awards and honors you have received. Include military decorations such as Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars, service ribbons for active-duty participation and qualifications achieved through training.
•Describe the military schooling you have received. This includes any and all post-boot camp training you received.

•List your rank ascension history in chronological order starting with your first ranking. Include the date at which you received each rank.
•Detail your family history including your parents, siblings, spouse and any children you may have.
•Identify any civilian schooling you have received such as high school or college.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2015 11:13 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:13:55 -0500

Awesome story. I'm honored to have you as a friend.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 31 at 2015 11:15 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:15:43 -0500

Thanks for the Format. Sounds like a Fun Writing Project when I get the chance.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Dec 31 at 2015 11:43 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:43:33 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Great photo!

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 1 at 2016 12:07 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:07:16 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL 2055 HRS, 31DEC2015 Joe, if you don't mind my using your first name, as I explained the perfection displayed in your retirement photo to my lady friend of ten years, she still has problems understanding: how you, myself and many others loved/love the U.S. Military and what it represents!

I am aged. I continue to 'love' and appreciate the multitude of SMs I worked with and hopefully, guided.

Melancholy thoughts are free, I enjoy thoughts of yesteryear; when I too, was a Soldier and young! Chuck

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 1 at 2016 12:19 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:19:30 -0500

Yes, I've written a book, GUIDE'S LIFE which includes my military career. Something I might add. It is hard work! If I knew it was going to be so hard, I might not have done it. Don't try to edit the book yourself. Getting other eyes on target will better evaluate your product than you can. For me it was best having an editor who knew nothing of the subject, then the right questions can be asked. Getting it published and advertized is expensive, if you don't have a publisher who will take over the book. You can view: http://beslagsmed.wix.com/mikelwdawson

Mikel W. Dawson's Books

Fantastic books from a fresh new author. Written is a form which allows you to read, relax and enjoy. Follow Mikel as a guide in Idaho to a farrier in Denmark

Response by MSgt Keith Hebert made Jan 1 at 2016 12:40 AM

MSgt Keith Hebert — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:40:25 -0500

Awesome pic and great read thank joe for everything you have done for this country
SEMPER Fi brother

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jan 1 at 2016 1:37 AM

SN Greg Wright — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 01:37:48 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Awesome and inspiring post, Brother. Thank you.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2016 2:24 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 02:24:22 -0500

impressive thank you for your service

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jan 1 at 2016 10:20 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 10:20:54 -0500

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Here is mine at retirement - don't like the picture - thanks for sharing yours!

Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs (retired) received the Legion of Merit medal for his exemplary service and outstanding performance as the Brigade Commander for the 89th Sustainment Brigade, culminating in the end of his (37) years of continuous service in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves on February 1st, 2012.

Colonel Burroughs was born in Peoria, Illinois in 1957. He graduated from Washington Community High School in December 1974. In January 1975 he enlisted in the United States Army Delay Entry Program as a Private E-1. Colonel Burroughs completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonardwood, MO and Advance Individual Training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. as a Unit Clerk 75B and honor graduate. In December 1975 he was reassigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord, CA as a Unit Clerk.

In 1977, Colonel Burroughs transferred overseas to the 357th Aviation Detachment, Supreme Headquarters
Allied Powers Europe as a unit clerk. Colonel Burroughs left Active Duty in 1980 and transferred to the
Illinois National Guard.

From 1980 to 1982 he was a Staff Sergeant, Records Team Leader for Detachment One, 47th AG Company, Sullivan, Illinois. Colonel Burroughs attended the Illinois Military Academy OCS program where he graduated as the Class President and 1st Honor Graduate in 1983. From 1983 to 2000, Colonel Burroughs was assigned to Detachment Two, State Area Command, later re-designated the 634th Forward Support Battalion, 66th Infantry Brigade, Sullivan, Illinois. His assignments included Assistant Postal Officer, Executive Officer, Postal Officer, and Commander of Detachment One, 47th AG Company. He was the Battalion S-1, and Chemical Officer, Det. 2, STARC. In 1992 Colonel Burroughs was assigned as the Commander, Co B, 204th Medical Battalion and Commander, Co C, 634th FSB. He was assigned as the Battalion S3, 634th FSB. From August 1996 to October 2000 Colonel Burroughs was assigned as the Battalion Commander, 634th FSB, Sullivan, IL.

In October 2000, Colonel Burroughs was reassigned to State Area Command, Plan, Operations, and Training Branch where he was the Deputy Chief, Training Division. In March 2003, he transferred to the United States Army Reserves, 85th Division (Training Support) as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G4, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Colonel Burroughs was assigned as Commander 19th MMC (CA), Arden Hills, MN from Jan 2005 to Sep 2007 and completed a deployment to OIF 05-07 serving as the Commander, MNC-KU, 3rd COSCOM. Colonel Burroughs was assigned as Brigade Commander of the newly formed 89th Sustainment Brigade, Wichita, KS from Nov 2008 to February 2012. He retired on February 1, 2012.

Colonel Burroughs is a graduate of the Army War College, the Command and General Staff College, the Combined Arms and Service Staff School, the AMEDD Officer Advance Course, and the Adjutant Generals Basic and Advance Courses. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal w/two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal w/silver oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal w/oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal (Mississippi Flood of 1993). He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a BS degree in Management.

Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs (retired) now resides with his wife Judi Bates and daughter Lauren in Oceanside, CA, and is the Vice President of Portfolio Acquisitions & Sales for First Financial Asset Management in Atlanta, GA, and San Diego, CA. He is also the Volunteer Vice President of Virtual World Solutions d/b/a Sponsor a Vet Life helping Veterans, Active Duty Members & their Families with PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled. Colonel Burroughs has two daughters, Kattie and Madalyn Burroughs attending college in Illinois.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Jan 2 at 2016 11:06 AM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 11:06:13 -0500

Here is mine from when I retired and the bio was posted in my hometown paper.........

SFC SWARTZ, WILLIAM H., JR.

SFC William H. “Henry” Swartz, Jr. is retiring from the U.S. Army after 26 years of active federal service. Henry was born and raised in Ft. Pierce and graduated from Ft. Pierce Central in 1984 and entered the Army from Ft. Pierce on 23 September 1987 and was trained as an M60A3 Tank Crewman, at Ft. Knox, KY. He served at every level of crewman during his 26 years from loader through Platoon Sergeant.
Henry also served as an Army Recruiter in Hollywood, FL; Primary Leadership Development Course Instructor; Tank Driver Training Committee Noncommissioned Officer in Charge; Operations Noncommissioned Officer in Charge and finally as a Senior Platoon Trainer.
He has been stationed at: Ft. Carson, CO; Fulda, Germany; Ft. Riley, KS; Hollywood, FL Recruiting Station; Cp Garry Owen, South Korea; Ft. Stewart, GA; Ft. Knox, KY; Cp Arifjan, Kuwait and Ft. Benning, GA. He has three combat tours/deployments: Iraq – OIF-I, 2003; Iraq - OIF-III, 2005 and Kuwait – OIF/OEF/OND support, 2010-2011.
Henry’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star with ”V” (valor) device; 3 Meritorious Service Medals ; 6 Army Commendation Medals; 9 Army Achievement Medals; Presidential Unit Citation; Meritorious Unit Citation; 8 Army Good Conduct Medals; National Defense Service Medal with 1- service star; Korean Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal with 4- service stars; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terror Service Medal; Combat Action Badge; and the Gold Recruiting Badge with 2- sapphire achievement stars.
Henry earned his Associate of Arts degree from American Military University in 2011 and was made an Honorable Knight in the Order of St. George in 2009.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Jan 2 at 2016 11:51 AM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 11:51:59 -0500

I'm working on mine and thanks for the post.

Response by MSG Andrew White made Oct 6 at 2017 6:11 PM

MSG Andrew White — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 18:11:21 -0400

SFC DAVIS!! YOU'RE A REGULAR AUDIE MURPHY!!! LOOKING GOOD BROTHER!!

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Oct 29 at 2017 6:58 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:58:44 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL: HOOAH, JOE! AND WOW AND CONGRATULATIONS!
If I were to write a book, it would include my humorous story about my encounter, as a Squad Leader, with a General.
I was marching my Squad along a side walk in Ft. Gordon, Georgia. Coming towards my Squad members and me, was a General with a massive chest of medals. I just stared at that massive chest! Then, I looked up at the General, and he was smiling at me. I smiled back.....And, then, Then, (lol!) I saluted him.
AGAIN, JOE, KUDOS!
-Love, Margaret

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 29 at 2017 9:01 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 21:01:12 -0400

In order to conserve space I am posting my redacted Officer Record Brief which covers my military service from May 28, 1980 to May 28, 2008
Images; 2004-05-18 LTC Ford; LTC Stephen Ford ORB.Medals, Army Staff badge, Infantry Cord; 2004 DD214 redacted.

I have many military autobiographies written by military leaders from U.S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Dwight Eisenhower, Adolf Hitler [Mein Kampf], Erwin Rommel and so many others.
Most of the interesting parts of my military service are classified and I can't discuss them.
Image: my ORB from 2004;
Medals, Army Staff badge, Infantry Cord copied from my Together We Served age where we are Brothers :-).
2004 DD214 redacted

1. I enlisted on November 11, 1974 and went through BCT and 12 B AIT at Fort Leonard Wood
2. Assigned as a 12B combat engineer at 20th Engineer [Combat[ Battalion at Fort Campbell March to July 1975
3. USMAPS cadet candidate from August 1975 to June 1976
4. USMA cadet July 3, 1976 to May 28, 1980 when I was commissioned as a 2LT in the Infantry.
5. February 1981 to July 1984 assigned as an infantry officer to 1st Battalion 52nd Infantry Battalion. Arrived as a 2LT and left as a CPT.
6. USAITC at Fort Benning August 1984 to May 1989 - IOAC, Company Command, CAS3, Chief Testing and Evaluation, Scheduling Officer
7. ORSA MAC 1 at Fort Lee May to August 1989
8. US Army Concepts Analysis Agency August 1989 to October 1 1992.
9. USAR commission, CGSC, assigned to the Pentagon.

Quotes from others about me
"Steve Ford: As the Chief Planning and Operations section of his IMA Detachment he has led the development of the Army logistical support to other services (ALSOS) information database. This document, a key piece of research information, is used by component command staffs worldwide in determining inter-service support relationships."
From Mitchell H. Stevenson, Brigadier General, USA
"Steve Ford has taken on a number of projects in his IMA capacity but most noticeable was his research and development of information on Army logistics support to other services (ALSOS). This effort has been instrumental in identifying budget requirements for input into the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Steve Ford is a singularly outstanding officer who will continue to excel wherever he serves."
From H.A. Curry, Brigadier General
During the recent Kosovo Operation, Major Ford supplemented the logistics operations center on very short notice. His tenacious, organized, methodical and professional approach turned order out of chaos, despite demands for quick feedback on a myriad of logistical issues.
Modified from Celia L. Adolphi, Brigadier General, USAR
"Major Ford coordinated the restaffing of AR 700-8 and initiated a compromise to resolve apparently mutually exclusive differences between TRADOC and CASCOM positions. He reviewed, corrected and updated the Title 10 briefing for 8th Army as the Army's subject matter expert on ALSOS."
COL. David Pagano (March 1999)
"He researched data input elements for the Total Army Analysis 2007 and his work will become key in determining the Army's logistical support structure. Specifically he worked with Concepts Analysis Agency to ensure that a worldwide data call was completed and to standard. He further refined a statement-of-work to validate U.S. Army Support to Other Services requirements. He further developed his exceptional baseline document - Army Logistical Support to Other Services. This document, a key piece of research information, is used by component command staffs worldwide in determining inter-service support relationships."
COL. David Pagano (September 1998)
"During this tour he initiated the ODCSLOG review of DA Memo 10-1, Executive Agent Responsibilities, and prepared the introduction of an additional executive agent candidate."
LTC Bette Sayre (April 1998)
"During this tour, he revised, updated, and improved upon both Peacetime and wartime Executive Agent Responsibility, to complete requirements for a Joint Staff project with a report back to the ADCSLOG. The project is a portion of the Army Strategic management Plan which must also be briefed to the CSA. He is equally comfortable dealing with personnel as he is with detailed computerized programs."
LTC Bette Sayre (September 1997)
"In a scant two weeks he made great progress in updating existing data files on Wartime Executive Agent Responsibility (WEAR), and established coordination with other government agencies, civilian and military, to complete a report to the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics. His update of the data base is critical to several major ongoing projects, namely the Total Army Analysis process and the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR)."
LTC Bette Sayre (February 1997)
"Major Ford made a significant contribution to the compilation of the current Army Force Planning Data and Assumptions (AFPDA) by obtaining detailed USMC logistics planning data and factors for each class of supply, to identify the Marine Corps requirement for Army support. ... Major Ford demonstrated an exceptional competence for joint staff work by initiating coordination with and conducting an on-site visit to HQ USMC Logistics Plans and Operations to obtain the data and establish a dialog for future cooperation and mutual exchange of information."
LTC Tom Mannle (September 1996)
"Major Ford was tasked to provide a detailed review of the ODCSLOG Army Executive Agent responsibilities. He quickly formed a detailed understanding of the requirements and developed a methodology and plan to gather, verify and document the functions that the Army performs for the other services as well as the regulatory source authority used to justify this support. He also conducted research to identify those functions that impacted force structure.
This research involved coordination with U.S. Navy personnel, as well as personnel from the offices of the Surgeon, General, the Judge Advocate General, ODCSOPS, MTMC, and the ODCSLOG. The results of this effort were provided to the Army Chief of Staff in an information briefing on Army Executive Agent responsibilities."
LTC Bette Sayre (May 1996)
"During this rating period Major Ford provided timely, superior quality and operationally-significant analysis and research products to support ODCSLOG planning for potential deployment of U.S. forces in contingency operations. Major Ford has made substantial and creative contributions to the conceptual design and the execution of these products, which include multiple, country-specific compilations of transportation infrastructure data and planning factors (rail, road, air and seaports), and the original development of current enemy prisoner of war (EPW) logistics planning factors."
LTC Tom Mannle (September 1995)
Additionally
1. Debunked the Key West Accord requirement for Army support to USMC myth.
2. Coordinated frequently with US Cost and Economic Analysis Center (CEAC) personnel and obtained copies of their force structure cost models and became familiar with model operation. This was repeated for annual model updates for several years.
In my capacity as Director for Plans, Operations and Logistics Automation in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (ODCSLOG), Headquarters, Department of the Army, and subsequently as the USAREUR DCSLOG I know Major Stephen Ford as a very capable and productive staff officer assigned as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) to ODCSLOG.
Major Ford has proven to be a very organized, methodical and responsive in his staff work.
LTC Tom Mannle (September 1995)"

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Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Oct 29 at 2017 9:20 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 21:20:29 -0400

U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E
________________________________________
CAPTAIN MARTY J. HOGAN
Capt Marty J. Hogan is assigned as the Medical Administrative Officer (MAO) for the 185th Medical Group Sioux City, Iowa. As the MAO, he serves as the Senior Medical Officer for the installation with responsibility for directing and managing all medical administrative functions including medical support, medical operations, force health management and protection, healthcare management, and related health applications.
Capt Hogan started his career in 1984 as an enlisted member in the Non-destructive Inspection career field. He served in the career field for 16 years when he cross trained into Financial Management in 2000. After earning the rank of Master Sergeant and serving 28 years enlisted, he received his commission in 2012 through Commissioned Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala and has since served as the Medical Administrative Officer. Lieutenant Hogan has supported humanitarian missions to Louisiana and Eastern Iowa and deployed in support of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, and twice for Air Expeditionary Force Operational Support.
EDUCATION
1996 Metals Technology Associates Degree, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala
1999 Bachelor Of General Studies, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, La
2000 Financial Management Associates Degree, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala
2015 Intermediate Development Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md
2016 Squadron Officer’s School, Maxwell AFB, Ala

ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1984 - July 1984, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Tex
2. July 1984 - October 1984, Non-Destructive Inspection Training, Chanute AFB, Ill
3. October 1984 - March 1988, Non-Destructive Inspection, 405th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz
4. May 1988 - May 1999, Non-Destructive Inspection, 917th Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La
5. May 1999 - July 2000, Non-Destructive Inspection, 185th Fighter Squadron, Sioux City, Ia
6. August 2000 - April 2012, Financial Management, 185th Air Refueling Wing, Sioux City, Ia (October 2001-November 2001, Entitlements Technician, 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia) (August 2007-November 2007, Cashier/Accounting Liaison, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Emirates)
7. April 2012- Present, Medical Administrative Officer, 185th Medical Group, Iowa Air Nat’l Guard, Sioux City, Ia

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal With 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device with 4 devices
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

STATE AWARDS
Iowa Distinguished Service Medal
Iowa National Guard Medal of Merit
Iowa Humanitarian Service Ribbon
Louisiana Humanitarian Service Medal

OTHER ACHIEVMENTS
2010 Air National Guard Financial Management Senior NCO of the Quarter
2010 Air National Guard Male Athlete of the Year
2013 185th Medical Group Officer of the Year
2014 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant 6 July, 2012
First Lieutenant 6 July, 2014
Captain 6 July, 2016

(Current as of May 2017)

Response by TSgt Robert Allen made Oct 29 at 2017 10:37 PM

TSgt Robert Allen — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 22:37:58 -0400

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Oct 30 at 2017 1:49 AM

SCPO Morris Ramsey — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 01:49:03 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL,LTC Stephen F.,SP5 Mark Kuzinski,SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth,SMSgt Minister Gerald A. "Doc" Thomas,COL Mikel J. Burroughs

Joe Saul Davis Jr. very impressive. I am humble by your contributions. I also take note you are the second of the Davis men to beat that name and I also note one of your sons now share your name. They also share you heritage and they are part of who your are. You sir are a Decorated American Soldier who serve serve with Honor and Distinction. RIGHT HAND ... SALUTE!

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Oct 30 at 2017 3:27 AM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 03:27:59 -0400

That's a great photo!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 30 at 2017 5:22 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 05:22:09 -0400

This is one thing that I never really thought of doing.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Oct 30 at 2017 8:42 AM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 08:42:32 -0400

I'm currently working on a book Called The Mirror and I had to get my DD Form 214 and DD 215 update so I wanted to make sure my BIO in my book was correct and to the point take what you what my friends.
WILLIAM ALFRED STEPHENS JR.
Sergeant First Class William A. Stephens Jr. (Ret) was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1969. Upon graduating from Carlisle Senior High School, Mr. Stephens enlisted in the United States Army in October 1988. Throughout his 20 years of distinguished military service, he has held positions of leadership ranging in experience from, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Battalion Career Counselor, Platoon Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, Howitzer Section Chief, Cannon Crewmember, Battalion Intelligence Sergeant, Senior Observer Controller Trainer, and Battalion Security Manager. Upon retirement from the military with distinction, Mr. Stephens continued leadership roles in the civilian workforce through completion of the Internship with the Defense Security Service, employed as a Pennsylvania State Corrections Officer, Department of the Defense Employee.
Mr. Stephens’ assignments include; Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Fort Dix, New Jersey; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Fort Lewis, Washington; Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Riley, Kansas and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington D.C. as a part of the Wounded Warrior Transition Brigade. Mr. Stephens deployed multiple times to overseas locations including four combat deployments to Kuwait/Saudi Arabia as a part of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD and OPERATION DESERT STORM. In 2006 he completed his fourth tour to Iraq/Southwest Asia as a part of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM/LIBERATION OF IRAQ, the TRANSITION OF IRAQ and NATIONAL RESOLUTION OF IRAQ where his assignment was instrumental in collecting battlefield strategy data. As a result of his research efforts and compilation of “war” data, Mr. Stephens developed the Security Forces Handbook as a significant contributing author for the Center of Army Lessons Learned. This handbook was mandated for soldiers deploying to battlefield locations to provide better insight and “real examples” for soldiers as well as to limit casualties in the war zones.
He is a graduate of the Army's First Sergeant Course where he was selected as the First Sergeant of his Class and has completed all levels of leadership courses throughout the Army. He is a graduate of the Army Antiterrorism Level I and level II Course, Security Managers Course and Total Army Instructor Trainers Course. Just before graduation from college with a degree in Leadership, he turned his focus toward Personnel Security. Upon retirement, Mr. Stephens graduated as the Student Leader of his class in 2009 from the Class 667C Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy. He is working on a Physical Security Course and part of the Department of Defense Security Professional Education Development Program. He plans to take the Physical Security Fundamentals Certification Course by the end of 2018 and 2019.
Military awards received include; the Joint Service Commendation Medal, (3) Meritorious Service Medals, (10) Army Commendation Medals, (10) Army Achievement Medals, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Campaign Stars, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Valorous Unit Award (2), Army Superior Unit Award (2), Army Good Conduct Medal (6), National Defense Service Medal (2) Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (4) and Korean Defense Service Medal. Mr. Stephens was recognized for his efforts by receipt of the Major General "Aubrey Red Newman" award for outstanding Counseling and Mentorship and as well as a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club for outstanding military Leadership. He is an active member of the Wounded Warrior Project and provides presentations to other veterans on behalf of the project. In 2011-12, Mr. Stephens was recognized for his hard work by the CFC and received the Central Pennsylvania Golden Star Leaders Award. In his spare time, Mr. Stephens has started public speaking for the cause of PTSD and other local organizations and volunteers as a CFC Campaign coordinator, assists with the Pennsylvania Adult Special Olympics, and the installation’s Christmas Children Program for disadvantaged youth.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2017 12:53 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:53:41 -0400

You should be very proud of your achievements. You are among the 1% that have served, and with distinction. It's not all about the stripes or stars, or the fruit salad. Think back about how many young lives you impacted, or even saved. That's the real report card.

Response by Alan K. made Feb 21 at 2018 8:05 AM

Alan K. — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:05:52 -0500

Looking all High & tight Joe.......Very good, you wear it well.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jul 12 at 2018 12:10 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:10:17 -0400

Sure. Here's mine.
Sergeant First Class Hasbun comes from Miami, FL. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps in November of 1999 as an Ammunition Technician, and the US Army in May 2005 as an Ammunition Specialist.

His previous assignments include: The 2nd BN 5th Marines, 1st BN 4th Marines and the 13th MEU(SOC), Camp Pendleton CA as an Ammunition Technician, the 529th Ordnance Company, Vilseck Germany as an Ammunition Sergeant, the 23rd Ordnance Company, Grafenwoehr Germany as an Ammunition Section Sergeant, the Combined Arms Support Command, Fort Lee VA as a Writer/Instructor and QA Evaluator, the 210 BSB, Fort Drum NY as a Brigade Ammunition Manager and ATHP NCOIC, the 84th Ordnance Company, Camp Carroll South Korea as the Senior Ammunition Inspector/Platoon Sergeant and the HHD 6th Ordnance Battalion as the Detachment Sergeant.

SFC Hasbun has completed the following military courses: SLC w/honors, ALC, the USMC Infantry Squad Leader course, MRT instructor course, SHARP foundation course, Army Basic Instructor Course, Cadre Training Course, Command Post of the Future Course, Adaptive Soldier/Leader Training Course, Non-Lethal Weapon Instructor Course, Training Ammunition Management Information System Course, Systems Approach to Training Basic Course, Quality Assurance Evaluators Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Sling Load Inspector Certification Course, Small Arms Master Marksman, Small Arms Unit Armorer Course, Instructor Skills Enhancement Course, Training Development Middle Managers course, Military Operations in Urban Terrain course, and the Close Quarter Battle Course.

He was awarded B.S. in Business Administration from American Intercontinental University (AIU), an Associates in Computer Science from AIU and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Education. His current credentials include Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Project management Professional certification and Demonstrated Senior Logistician.

SFC Hasbun has deployed in combat, contingency and humanitarian operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Oman, Israel, Kenya, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor and Australia.

SFC Hasbun’ s awards and decorations include; the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe, the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Medallion, the Royal order of Golden Shellbacks, the Presidents Volunteer Service Award, Army Commendation Medal w 3OLC, Army Achievement Medal w/3OLC, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign medal w/one CS, Iraq Campaign medal w/ four CS, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon w/3, Overseas Service Ribbon w/7 device, Navy Sea Service Deployment ribbon w/BS, Combat Action Badge, Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia and the Drivers and Mechanics badge (Wheeled Vehicle)

He is married to Charlie Price, and has one son, Michael Andres Hasbun, who reside with him in Daegu South Korea.

Response by SGT Dave Tracy made Jul 12 at 2018 10:22 AM

SGT Dave Tracy — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:22:48 -0400

Well SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, my (military) bio wouldn't be as impressive, but for kicks, I'll take a crack at it:

He came.
He saw.
He didn't do a whole lot.
He went home.

Now if I were to add in civilian bio, it might be a bit more interesting, but I'm not so sure if various statute of limitations have run out yet!

;-)

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Sep 13 at 2018 6:42 PM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:42:03 -0400

Nice SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
I need to work on mine

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Sep 13 at 2018 7:13 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:13:10 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL Here's a my Military BIO and photo

Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs (retired) received the Legion of Merit medal for his exemplary service and outstanding performance as the Brigade Commander for the 89th Sustainment Brigade, culminating in the end of his (37) years of continuous service in the United States Army and United States Army Reserves on February 1st, 2012.

Colonel Burroughs was born in Peoria, Illinois in 1957. He graduated from Washington Community High School in December 1974. In January 1975 he enlisted in the United States Army Delay Entry Program as a Private E-1. Colonel Burroughs completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonardwood, MO and Advance Individual Training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN. as a Unit Clerk 75B and honor graduate. In December 1975 he was reassigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord, CA as a Unit Clerk.

In 1977, Colonel Burroughs transferred overseas to the 357th Aviation Detachment, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe as a unit clerk. Colonel Burroughs left Active Duty in 1980 and transferred to the Illinois National Guard.

From 1980 to 1982 he was a Staff Sergeant, Records Team Leader for Detachment One, 47th AG Company, Sullivan, Illinois. Colonel Burroughs attended the Illinois Military Academy OCS program where he graduated as the Class President and 1st Honor Graduate in 1983. From 1983 to 2000, Colonel Burroughs was assigned to Detachment Two, State Area Command, later re-designated the 634th Forward Support Battalion, 66th Infantry Brigade, Sullivan, Illinois. His assignments included Assistant Postal Officer, Executive Officer, Postal Officer, and Commander of Detachment One, 47th AG Company. He was the Battalion S-1, and Chemical Officer, Det. 2, STARC. In 1992 Colonel Burroughs was assigned as the Commander, Co B, 204th Medical Battalion and Commander, Co C, 634th FSB. He was assigned as the Battalion S3, 634th FSB. From August 1996 to October 2000 Colonel Burroughs was assigned as the Battalion Commander, 634th FSB, Sullivan, IL.

In October 2000, Colonel Burroughs was reassigned to State Area Command, Plan, Operations, and Training Branch where he was the Deputy Chief, Training Division. In March 2003, he transferred to the United States Army Reserves, 85th Division (Training Support) as the Assistant Chief of Staff, G4, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Colonel Burroughs was assigned as Commander 19th MMC (CA), Arden Hills, MN from Jan 2005 to Sep 2007 and completed a deployment to OIF 05-07 serving as the Commander, MNC-KU, 3rd COSCOM. Colonel Burroughs was assigned as Brigade Commander of the newly formed 89th Sustainment Brigade, Wichita, KS from Nov 2008 to February 2012. He retired on February 1, 2012.

Colonel Burroughs is a graduate of the Army War College, the Command and General Staff College, the Combined Arms and Service Staff School, the AMEDD Officer Advance Course, and the Adjutant Generals Basic and Advance Courses. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal w/two oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal w/silver oak leaf cluster, Army Achievement Medal w/oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal (Mississippi Flood of 1993). He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a BS degree in Management and received his Masters in Strategic Studies through the Army War College.

Colonel Mikel J. Burroughs (retired) now resides with his wife Judi, His Mother Wanda in Castle Rock, CO, and is the Chairman of the Board for Victory for Veterans Foundation, Board of Director for the National Veterans Transition Service, AKA REBOOT, and Vice President of Military/Civilian Debt Acquisition & Relief. He volunteers his time with “Warriors for Life” weekly under VFV Foundation over the 3 years. Colonel Burroughs has three daughters, Kattie, Madalyn, and Lauren attending college.

Response by Patricia Overmeyer made Sep 13 at 2018 8:06 PM

Patricia Overmeyer — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 20:06:15 -0400

Impressive autobiographies here from all of you. Interesting to see them and read your histories. The photos are great too...cue up ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man...
My husband never received any photos when he left the service so all he has is his induction photo. The Army just threw a uniform at him (cuz you can't leave the war zone in your jungle fatigues) and pointed him to the Freedom Bird. Lol!! Only made Spc4, but he made it out of Nam walking upright...and drinking a beer. LOL!!!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 15 at 2018 5:58 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:58:17 -0400

Mistaken entry. I had responded about a year ago. :-)

Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Sep 15 at 2018 6:49 PM

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:49:57 -0400

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL congratulations to all of the comrades who posted and the proud decorations of your committment to the vision and the mission

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Sep 15 at 2018 8:32 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 20:32:12 -0400

I'm working on it Joe - Right now I have 130 pages. Many more to go.

Response by CW5 John M. made Sep 15 at 2018 9:18 PM

CW5 John M. — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 21:18:41 -0400

W-1 thru W-5 (retirement) history. If RP had a way of easily pulling up my various posts, I might be able to gather up enough material to start working with. RP has helped to "jog" memories, and has been cathartic for me to express a few of my experiences - who I was (and am). I'm very busy farming and working out retirement dreams to exert too much attention to a memoir at the moment, but I still have some 95% of all my military records for future reference.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Oct 2 at 2018 10:34 AM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:34:15 -0400

LIEUTENANT COLONEL SCOTT W. SHUTTLEWORTH
Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth is the 17th Mission Support Group deputy commander, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. He is responsible for the daily end-to-end support requirements providing world class facilities and services by directing the daily support activities for Team Goodfellow. The MSG leads a multifaceted group for base support--6 squadrons/1 division, including a $5M quality-of-life services operation to 13,000 military and civilian base community.

Lt Col Shuttleworth enlisted in the Air Force in1985 after graduating from high school. He then went on to receive his commission in 1991 from Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss. Lt Col Shuttleworth gained experience in Command and Control operations, Combat Search and Rescue operations, and aircraft, information technology, and logistics acquisitions management. He has served as executive officer, deployed OIC, division chief, logistics liaison to Afghan National Police, and most recently as the 311th Recruiting Squadron commander.

EDUCATION:
1991 Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing), Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss.
1997 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2002 Master of Science in Management, Troy State University Montgomery, Montgomery, Ala.
2004 Air Command and Staff College (resident program), Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2004 Masters of Military Operational Art and Science, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2009 Air War College (currently) by correspondence

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
DoD Acquisition Program Management—Level III; Member of the DoD Acquisition Corp
DoD Level II Logistics Management
DoD Level I Test and Evaluation
Certified Director, Emergency Operations Center

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. April 1985 - Jan 1990, A/C loadmaster, 183 Military Airlift Squadron (ANG), Jackson, Miss.
2. Jan 1990 - August 1991, student, Det 425 Mississippi State University, AFROTC
3. Feb 1992 - July 1992, student, Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training, Mather AFB, Calif.
4. July 1992 - April 1994, squadron adjutant, 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot AFB, N.D.
5. April 1994 - March 1997, combat search and rescue controller, PACAF Air Operations Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
6. March 1997 - April 1997, squadron officer school, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
7. April 1997 - January 1999, chief, rescue development planning, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
8. January 1999 - January 2000, program manager-C-17 Aerial Delivery, C-17 System Program Office, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
9. January 2000 - January 2001, chief, program control division, Integrated Logistics System Program Office, Standard Systems Group, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.
10. January 2001 - Jun 2002, executive officer to the executive director, Standard Systems Group, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.
11. June 2002 - June 2003, flight commander, squadron officer school, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
12. June 2003 - June 2004, student, Air Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
13. June 2004 - December 2005, deputy division chief, C-130 Systems Program Office, Robins AFB, Ga.
14. December 2005 - June 2007, operations officer, 560th Aircraft Sustainment Squadron, Robins AFB, Ga.;
deployed May 2006 - June 2006, Logistics Liaison Officer to Afghan National Police, Combined Training
and Security Command – Alpha (CTSC-A), Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan
15. 15. Jun 2007 – July 2009, commander, 311th Air Force Recruiting Squadron, Canonsburg, Pa.
16. July 2009 – Aug 2011, deputy commander, 17th Mission Support Group, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
17 117. Aug 2011 - Present, Retired---Columbus MS

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Distinguished Graduate – AFROTC, Det 425 Mississippi State University
Top PACAF HQ, Company Grade Officer of the Year 1996
Company Grade Officer of the Quarter x3/Company Grade Officer of the Year
Top US Pacific Command Search and Rescue Controller
Warner Robins ALC Acquisition Excellence Team of the Year
Top Recruiting Squadron in Air Force--Led Squadron from #26/26 to #1/26 Squadrons Nationwide
Superior Performance Ratings on all Readiness Inspections

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman Basic Sep 1985
Airman 1st Class Mar 1985
Senior Airman Mar 1986
Sergeant April 1987
Staff Sergeant Jun 1988
Second Lieutenant Aug 1991
First Lieutenant Aug 1993
Captain Aug 1995
Major June 2002
Lieutenant Colonel July 2007