CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez

CPT Jose A “Tony” Fernandez

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Promotions

  • PFC Oct 79
  • SPC Jan 82
  • SGT Jun 84
  • 2LT Sep 90
  • 1LT Sep 92
  • CPT May 94
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Bio 

Born and raised in Puerto Rico. I’m number 6 of 12 siblings. Attended school up to 6th grade in PR and 7th through college in Chicago, Il. Joined ARMY, Infantry at 17, on 10/O3/79. Separated on 4/4/85; E-5, Ft. Bragg, NC. Attended ASU ROTC, DMG: 2Lt, 9/90. Separated 6/6/96, Ft. Drum, Cpt. Deployed to DS/DS.; Restore Democracy, Haiti. Civilian work: CPS: 1997 to 2019: MEd. UIC; MEd. CSU -Retired

Military Experiences

Jan 1980 - Jun 1996
Infantryman
After promotion to Sgt, E-5 separated On 4/4/85 to enter Augusta State College ROTC program. Distinguished Military Graduate. Commissioned 2Lt. September 1990.
Oct 1993 - Oct 1994
36th SIG
Signal Operation Officer
Operations Officer
Feb 1991 - Apr 1991
35th SIG BDE (ABN)
Platoon Leader
Platoon Leader: Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm

Deployments

(4 months)
Feb 1991 - May 1991
Southwest asia ribbon
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Platoon Leader for s multichannel platoon., in support of 18th Airborne Corps.
Operation Restore Democracy (Haiti)
Served as the Signal Officer for NY City Police Commissioner, Mr. Robert Kelly. Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of communication equipment for The Police Monitors -contingencies made up of different countries In support of Operation Restore Democracy.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Jan 1994 - Mar 1994

Signal Officer Advanced Course (SOAC)

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jun 1990 - Jul 1990

Feb 1983 - Apr 1983

Jan 1980 - Jan 1982

Certifications

2020

IL. State Teaching Certificate K-12

Foreign Language Skills

0

Spanish (5/-)

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2003 - 2005

Chicago State University

M.D., General School Supervision

1999 - 2003

University of Illinois – Chicago

M.D., Bilingual Education / Instructional Leadership

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