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  • Pvt Apr 74
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Joined USMC April 1974. Initially COM/NAV, ECM (Passive and Active) on F4B/J. Transitioned to OV-10 for 3 years, finally on CH53 for remainder of career. MARS System for 6 months Okinawa. Retired as Avionics Systems Instructor at NAMTD-1032 at MCAS(H) Tustin, CA

Military Experiences

A-School @ NAS Memphis, TME @ Beaufort, MARTD Atlanta (1975-79), MCAS(H) Tustin (79-82, 86-92), MAG-49 Willow Grove (83-86). MOS qualified on F4B, F4J, F4N, OV-10A, OV10-D, CH53 Series. NAMTD Avionics Systems Instructor while at Tustin. B-Billet as MARS Operator. Decorated teice for lifesaving Early retired at 18 1/2 in 92...Second dumbest thing I ever did....Retired as Gunny.

Deployments

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Four deployments to Okinawa with CH53 squadrons in unit deployment program. Two to the RP. Here, there, everywhere. No Med Floats which I desperately wanted!

Military Credentials

Foreign Language Skills

SPANISH (1+/1+)

GERMAN (1+/1)

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amateur radio (k4yz)flying (ppsel)volunteer ems and sarwriting sci/fi & fiction
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