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Electronics. The Service Schools gave me an excellent foundation and I have carried that through my Military Career into the Civil Side. Working on a 2nd retirement (VideoTelecon) and hoping to actually retire in 4-6 more years.
I have worked on just about anything land based that transmits and receives, & Toledo Certified Scale Tech(Truck Scales to Lab Balances). Crestron Designer & Technician.
Junior working around son's use of benefits. Plan is Bachelors degree in Psychology with either a Religion minor or adding it as a second major. ( I seriously needed some broadening).
Crestron Programming classes. Currently playing in JavaScript, Python and Perl
Former BSA Asst. Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster and Council Trainer.
Completed a Cycle of Bible Study Fellowship, served as Treasurer, 4 years in 2 cities.
Military Experiences
Nov 1998 - Nov 2007
Communications Maintenance Chief
Ensured all Comm assets were kept in a Mission Capable Status. Responsible for all phases of maintenance for Regimental Communications Assets, Advising and Training Comm. personnel on Technical Aspects of the maintenance process, repair procedures and documentation.
Deployed in support of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts 2005, Comm Watch and sidelined in Animal Rescue during off hours.
Ulchi Focus Lens 2004, Korea.
Promotion to Staff Sergeant '98 and Gunnery Sergeant '03
Sep 1991 - Feb 1997
Ground Radio Team Chief
Primarily HF Operations, URC-119 (Pacer Bounce), AN/TSC-60 V(5) and V(6), AN/TSC-122.
Missions: Southern Watch '92, Vigilant Warrior '94, Joint Readiness Exercises: Ocean Venture '92 &'93, Eastern Eagle '92, Unified Endeavor '95, Shining Example I & II, Cobb Ring '94 & '96, Internal Look '96, CJTFE'96-2. Far too many Local Training Exercises to list. 2 Air Force Combat Challenge Competitions '94 & '96 - possibly the only Marine to have done 2 as a Marine.
JSAM, JSCM.Also advised on Technically Challenging Army Satcom issues and in some locations provided CNN & Superbowl coverage via Civilian Satelitte Systems.
Oct 1989 - Sep 1990
Ground Radio Repairman
Platoon Sergeant
Modification NCO, Training NCO, Quality Control NCO
Repair, Maintenance, & PMCS Communication Assets of all units aboard MCAGCC except MCCES.
Jan 1989 - Oct 1989
Ground Radio Repairman
PMCS, Adjustment, Repair, Modifications to all equipment used by Schools Battalion Marine Corps Communication Electronics Schools. I worked primarily on Light Radio and Junk, a little MUX.
Modification NCO, Quality Control NCO
Deployments
Ended in 1992
Southern Watch '92, Kuwait
1st Real-World Relay Operation of the TSSR(Tropo Satellite Support Radio) allowed extension of Voice circuits between Kuwaiti MOD and Airport without using Satellite time. I'm proud of this one because the experts, equipment manufacturers, and my Team Chief at the time all said my modification wouldn't work. Led, in part, to a Joint Service Commendation Medal.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Ended in Aug 1999
MCI SNCO Advanced Non-Resident Program
Ended in May 1992
MCI SNCO Non-Resident Program
Ended in Dec 1991
NCO School, SOI, Camp Lejeune
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Ended in Jul 1993
Joint Networking University, MacDill AFB, FL
Ended in Apr 1991
Technician Theory Course
Ended in Jun 1990
DOD Federal Hazard Communication Training Program
Ended in Jul 1986
II MAF MIMMS School
Certifications
Nov 1994
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator w/Radar Endorsement
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FCC Amateur Technician License
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
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