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I joined the United States Navy in 1981, the week before my 17th birthday.
After my service in the Navy, I drove trucks for 23 years.
I am a Poll Worker with the Polk County Supervisor of Elections.
I am looking for work as an Academic Teacher, Tutor, and Instructor.
Military Experiences
Nov 1981 - Jul 1983
Quartermaster Striker
Quartermaster Striker - Seaman
I Stood Watches as Helmsman, and was learning the Quartermaster Rating. Driving Ships for the US Navy was a blast.
Jul 1981 - Jul 1983
Jul 1981 - Nov 1981
Deck Seaman
Deck Seaman aka "Joe Schitt the Ragman"
I worked at the Avondale Shipyard on ship readiness for PreCom USS MERRIMACK AO-179. We were prepping the ship for Commissioning Ceremony and Transport to Norfolk, VA.
I regularly conducted "Field Day" exercises, "Sweepers", Swab the Decks and Passageways, polish BrightWork, I also Stood Watches as Quarter Deck Watch, Colors Detail, Manned the Sound Powered Headphones during GQ Drills on the fantail. All in all, pretty good duty for very young teenager.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
None
Individual & Special Skill Schools
None
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None
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None (0/0)
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Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
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