Mcillwain, Loyde W., Cpl

Engineer, Construction And Equipment
 
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Service Status
USMC Veteran
Final Rank
Corporal
Last MOS
1345-Engineer Equipment Operator
Last MOSGroup
Engineer, Construction And Equipment
Primary Unit
1988-1991, 1345, Marine Wing Support Squadron-373 (MWSS-373)
Service Years
1985 - 1991
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Corporal
One Hash Mark

 Official Badges 

US Marines Corps Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal Persian Excursion


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Post 64MTWS Profile Assistance Team
  2010, American Legion, Post 64 (Member at Large) ( Heber Springs, Arkansas)
  2010, MTWS Profile Assistance Team



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 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
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  1985, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), M/3081
 Unit Assignments
Marine Wing Support Group 17 (MWSG-17)Marine Wing Support Squadron-171 (MWSS-171)Marine Wing Support Group 37 (MWSG-37)Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 (MWSS-371)
MCB Camp PendletonNALF San Clemente, US NavyMarine Wing Support Squadron-373 (MWSS-373)Marine Wing Support Squadron-472 (MWSS-472)
US Naval ReserveArmy National Guard
  1986-1986, Det C MCAS Iwakuni, Marine Wing Support Group 17 (MWSG-17)
  1986-1987, 1345, Marine Wing Support Squadron-171 (MWSS-171)
  1987-1987, WES-37, Marine Wing Support Group 37 (MWSG-37)
  1987-1987, 1345, Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 (MWSS-371)
  1987-1988, H&S Co , Corrections Bn
  1988-1988, NALF San Clemente, US Navy
  1988-1991, 1345, Marine Wing Support Squadron-373 (MWSS-373)
  1991-1991, 1345, Det C MCAS El Toro, Marine Wing Support Squadron-472 (MWSS-472)
  1997-1998, US Naval Reserve
  1998-2001, Army National Guard
 Formal Schools and Courses
  1985-1986, Engineer Equipment Operators School (Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1987-1987 Training Exercise - Team Spirit '87
  1988-1988 Exercise Kernel Blitz 88-1
  1990-1991 Gulf War/Defense of Saudi Arabia/Operation Desert Shield
  1991-1991 Gulf War/Liberation and Defense of Kuwait/Operation Desert Storm
 Reflections on Service
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Marine Corps.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Marine Corps?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
 Colleges Attended
Texas A&M University
  1992-1993, Texas A&M University
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