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I had been a factory worker for several years following my discharge. I was a shift supervisor following machine operator on my first job within 9 months from 1994-'97. My second job, I transferred from the machine shop, to welding, back to tool and die, then assembler from 1997-2002. I had been hired for these civilian jobs with my utilization of knowledge and experience during my enlistment.
Even though my professional skills led me on the right paths by advancing quickly on my first job then taking better benefits and pay on my second, I still had troubles hidden in my mind from past bad experiences. The worse one was MST that occurred during my first duty station. I had became more or less rebellious toward authority, and never took advantage of my own authority. My health worsened in 2002 and I became disabled.
Military Experiences
Oct 1991 - Jan 1994
Asst. WCS ER09
I was responsible for the stability of the ship. Maintaining watertight integrity, CBR defense, firefighting, and instructor of newly appointed shipmates. I eventually qualified Scene Leader for the duty section appointed and also qualified AC&R and CHT pump room operator. I had to write a report every week for the CO through the DCA about our maintenance requirements accomplished. I was also training PO and filled out many charts and boards. Serving during "Operation Southern Watch," I received the SW Asia Service Medal (2nd), Kuwaiti Liberation Medal (K), and we all know the National Defense Service Medal. One deployment to the Persian Gulf awarded me with the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. I stood Damage Control Central watch and was Team Leader for Repair Locker #2 for my battle statn'
Mar 1991 - Oct 1991
Fireman Apprentice
This was my first ship and she remained "welded" to the pier my whole service aboard until she was decommissioned in Oct91. I learned hands-on preventative maintenance(scraping paint) and troubleshooting techniques of mechanical systems(unclogging toilets). I stood Sounding and Security watch and am became a "Sailor of the Sargasso Sea" following decommissioning.
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(7 months)
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Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
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None / Expired
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