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Service Status
USMC Retired
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Final Rank
Sergeant Major
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Last MOS
9999-Sergeant Major/First Sergeant
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Last MOSGroup
Specific Billet MOS
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Previously Held MOS's
2511-Field Wireman
9900-General Service Marine
2531-Field Radio Operator
2533-Radio Telegraph Operator
0151-Administrative Clerk
2537-Radio Chief
2571-Special Radio Operator
2570-Electronic Warfare Operator
5711-Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Defense Specialist
2573-Traffic Analyst
2629-Signals Intelligence Analyst
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Primary Unit
1986-1987, 9999, H&MS-39, Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39)
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Service Years
1957 - 1987
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| Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Certificate of Commendation
Cold War Certificate
Golden Dragon Certificate
Meritorious Mast
Shellback Certificate
Tailhook Certificate
Water Survival Basic (WSB)
Water Survival Intermediate (WSI)
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1996, Marine Corps Cryptologic Association (MCCA)
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2003, Marine Corps League, Zia; Detachment 850 (Judge Advocate) (Alamogordo, New Mexico)
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2003, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 7686, Tularosa and Alamogordo Post (Life Member) (Alamogordo, New Mexico)
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2003, MTWS Profile Assistance Team
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2004, TWS Memorial Team
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2004, Marine TWS Advisory Group
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2004, Marine Corps Together We Served
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2004, MTWS Memorial A-Team
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2004, MTWS Memorial Teams
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2004, MTWS Unit Historian
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2022, American Legion, Post 76 (Member At Large) (Arlington, Washington)
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2022, Marine Corps League, Skagit Valley; Detachment 1043 (Life Member) (Sedro Woolley, Washington)
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2022, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 921, Gay Jones Post (Life Member) (Everett, Washington)
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2024, USMC Support Group of Washington
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What are you doing now:
What ever, when ever!
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Other Comments:
640512 TAILHOOK USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-64)
640607 CATSHOT USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-64)
640607 TAIL HOOK USS Constellation (CVA-63)
801216 at 0614Z crossed equator 0.0000N 083.10E
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- Bogdanos, Matthew Francis, Col, (1977-Present)
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1957-1957, 9900, 2nd RTBN ,Golf Co, MCRD (Cadre) San Diego, CA
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1957-1957, 2511, H&S Co, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5)
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1957-1958, 2531, H&S Co, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5)
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1957-1959, 2533, H&S Co, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5)
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1958-1959, 0151, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5)
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1959-1962, 2537, 5th Marine Regiment
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1962-1962, 2537, HQ Co, 5th Marine Regiment
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1962-1962, 2533, Marine Aviation Det (MAD) Pensacola, FL
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1963-1963, 2571, Co K Pensacola, FL, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
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1963-1963, 2571, Marine Detachment (MARDET) USS Kitty Hawk CV-63
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1963-1964, 2571, NSGA Okinawa, US Navy
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1963-1965, 2571, Co D, Hanza, Okinawa, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
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1964-1964, 2571, Marine Detachment (MARDET) USS Constellation (CVA-64)
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1965-1965, 2571, USS Caiman (SS-323)
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1965-1967, 2573, NSGA San Miguel, US Navy
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1965-1967, 2571, Co C San Miguel, Philippines, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
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1966-1966, 2571, USS Diodon (SS-349)
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1967-1968, 2570, 2nd Radio Battalion
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1967-1968, 2573, NSGA Sidi Yahia Morocco, US Navy
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1968-1968, 5711, Radio Intelligence Co (RI), 2nd Radio Battalion
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1968-1969, 2573, Radio Intelligence Co (RI), 2nd Radio Battalion
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1968-1969, 2573, National Security Agency / Central Security Service (NSA/CSS)
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1969-1969, 2573, ASA Field Station Two Rocks Ranch
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1969-1970, 2573, 1st Radio Battalion
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1970-1973, 2573, NSGA Edzell, US Navy
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1970-1973, 2573, Co B, Edzell, Scotland, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
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1973-1976, 2629, Co A, Ft Meade, MD, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
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1976-1977, 9999, H&S Co, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines (3/4)
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1977-1980, 9999, Schools Co, Schools Battalion
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1980-1981, 9999, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152)
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1981-1985, 9999, Schools Battalion, MCB Camp Pendleton
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1982-1982, 9999, Enlisted Promotion Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
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1984-1984, 9999, Enlisted Promotion Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
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1985-1986, 9999, Marine Air Control Group 18 (MACG-18)
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1986-1987, 9999, H&MS-39, Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG-39)
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Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Marine Corps. |
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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? |
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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? |
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From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day. |
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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? |
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Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? |
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List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. |
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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? |
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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? |
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What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? |
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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? |
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Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Marine Corps? |
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In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with. |
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Voices |
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Civilian Cruise Alaska |
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REQUEST MILITARY RECORDS |
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General Photos |
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TWS BIZ CARD BACK |
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Back Surgery 2009 |
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1940 USMC "SOS" RECIPE |
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misc photos |
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NUMBERS RUNNER |
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MARINES OF THE WORLD |
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Photo Album - Misc |
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Old Corps |
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Photo Stamps |
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CORPSMAN UP |
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20 MARINE CORPS STARS |
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Sep 16, 2006, Hot Air Balloon Invitational |
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Dec 24, 2011, Forum Photos |
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Aug 23, 2012, Other Photos |
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Mar 23, 2014, COLT .45 M1911 A1 (serial # indicates service in 1948) |
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Dec 07, 2018, Message Photos |
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