PO1 John Pokrzywa

Navy | Naval Aircrewman Non-Tac Helicopter

Dates of Service: Jan 1994 - Jan 2014

RETIRED

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Bio

While perhaps at times I've had reason to complain, I've overall been really, really lucky. I've worn quite a few hats, and been a part of incredible things. I've made friends, brothers, and sisters who I am humbled to have known, in spite of my being just a regular guy. Proud to be a husband, father, and veteran. Not just proud, but lucky, to be an American.

Military Experiences

Jun 2007 - Jan 2014

Naval Aircrewman (AW)

HSC-84, HELSEACOMBATWINGLANT, COMNAVAIRLANT, USFLTFORCOM | Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Aerial gunner, SAR swimmer. NSW/SOF Support TAC level 2 gunner. Multiple deployments while attached to a CJSOAC, with a heavy focus on close combat support of ground units attached to a CJSOTF (Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force). Additionally performed training, logistics, and other support to other Navy, as well as joint forces units. Advanced proficiency with GAU-17/M134 minigun and M240 crew served weapons. AGM-114 hellfire load team qualified. Multiple insert/extract and medical proficiencies.

Oct 2003 - Jun 2007

Crewchief / Flight Instructor

HSC 85, HELOS, CNAFR, COMNAVRESFOR | NAS North Island, CA

H-3 Crew Chief, (Weapons Recovery/Firefighting) Mission. Multiple Collateral duties; Command DAPA, Ass't Command NAVOSH/OSHA Safety, Command Training PO, CMS Custodian. Plane Captain. Automatically converted to AW due to flight status.

Mar 1995 - Oct 2003

Avionics Technician

HCS-5, COMHELWINGRES | Point Mugu, CA

Avionics Technician, line LPO, Naval Aircrew, SAR swimmer. HCS-5 (NOT an HS5 guy, sorry, RP keeps automatically changing me into a dragon whale, for some reason.)

Mar 1995 - Jun 1997