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Enlisted-to-Officer, 1994
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Born in Tipperary, Ireland. Immigrated to the US when I was 18. Enlisted in the Navy a year later. 35 years active duty. Medically retired. Happily married. Two adult children. Two grandchildren. One great grandchild. One German shepherd (my service dog, Bella died in October - no warning. Broke my heart. I'll never forget the help she provided in getting me out of the darkness I endured - I'll never forget you Bella - love you Bo-Bo) and one American Staffordshire Terrier. Avid target shooter. Budding amateur astronomer. 100% DAV. Wounded Warrior.
Military Experiences
1980 - 2015
Seaman Recruit (E-1) to Commander (O -5)
“It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea – whether it is to sail or to watch it – we are going back from whence we came.” President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK).
Deployments
(7 years) 1996 - 1999

Operation Kosovo Force (KFOR), Kosovo
NATO peacekeeping operations.
1994 - 1995

Operation Joint Endeavor, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Officer. Peacekeeping operations.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Sep 2006
Domestic Violence Lesson For Commanding Officers
Nov 2005
Trafficking In Persons Basic Awareness Training
Oct 2005
Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Training For Commanding Officers
Sep 2005
Environmental Management Systems For Commanding Officers
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Sep 2013
Emergency Manager
Oct 2010
Domestic Violence
Sep 2008
Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SARP)
Certifications
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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