Enochs, Gary, SSgt

Electronic Maintenance

TWS Ribbon Bar

Service Photo

Service Details

Current Service Status
USMC Retired

Current/Last Rank
Staff Sergeant

Current/Last Primary MOS
5953-Air Traffic Control Radar Technician

Current/Last MOSGroup
Electronic Maintenance

Previously Held MOS
2531-Field Radio Operator
2532-Multichannel Equipment Operator
6000-Basic Aircraft Maintenance Marine
5958-Air Traffic Control Comms Repairman
8981-Military Affiliate Radio System Radio Operator
5954-Air Traffic Control Communications Technician
4066-Small Computer Systems Specialist (SCSS)
9956-Ground Safety Specialist (Officer/Enlisted)

Primary Unit
1994-1995, 9956, MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA, ComCabs West

Service Years
1976 - 1996

Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates

Cold War Certificate

Official Badges

Unofficial Badges

Military Associations and Other Affiliations


	2007, Semper Fi #1 Memorial Honor Detail, Gold Team (Member) (Riverside, CA, California)

Additional Information

What are you doing now:

Since retirement and after 1 year in the private sector, I have worked with the county in Flood Control, District Attorney and since July 1999 with the Sheriff's Department.

I am currently a member of Semper Fi #1, a Memorial Honor Detail #15 at Riverside National Cemetary. Our all volunteer unit performs up to 20 funerals per month to provide full military honors for deceased military personnel and their families. See www.againtheyserve.org for details

Other Comments:

My son is a Deputy Sheriff after 4 years USMC and my daughter is a credentialed high school teacher teaching for 6 years in Lake Elsinore before moving to Kansas and becoming a dispatcher for the county Sheriff there.

Remembrance Profiles - 9 Marines Remembered

Barta, Terrell, Sgt, (1976-1984)	Coleman, Thomas Philip, Sgt, (1996-2001)
DeNoux, Calvin, Cpl, (1954-1959)	Dyer, Daniel, CWO3
Howard, Denne, Sgt, (1953-1956)	Montanez, Rafael, MSgt, (1966-1988)
Trygstad, Kenneth, GySgt, (1948-1968)	Villegas, Manuel, Cpl, (1991-1995)
Watson, Donald, MSgt, (1964-1986)

Photo Album (More...)

Latest Photo

Ribbon Bar

Enlisted/Officer Basic Training


	1976, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), E/2006
	1976, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), L/3041
	1976, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), F/2021
	1976, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), F/2016
	1976, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), K/3033

Unit Assignments


	1976-1977, 2531, H&S Co, 3rd Recon Bn
	1977-1978, 2532, Long Lines Co, 7th Communication Bn
	1977-1978, 8981, MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa
	1977-1989, 8981, MARS 29 Palms Ca.
	1978-1978, 5958, NATTC, Memphis TN
	1978-1978, 8981, H&S Bn, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
	1979-1979, 6000, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN
	1979-1981, 5958, H&S Co, MCAS Tustin, CA
	1981-1984, 8981, SOMS, MCAS Kaneohe, HI
	1984-1984, 5954, SNCO Academy
	1985-1986, 8981, Communications Co, H&S Bn
	1986-1987, 5953, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN
	1986-1987, NATTC, Memphis TN
	1988-1990, 5953, SOMS Iwakuni, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan
	1990-1996, 5953, H&S Co, MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA
	1992-1996, 4066, MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA, ComCabs West
	1994-1995, 9956, MCAS Camp Pendleton, CA, ComCabs West
	1996-2006, 5953, Fleet Marine Corps Reserve

Formal Schools and Courses


	1976-1976, Field Radio Operator Course (United States)
	1978-1979, Aviation Electronics Technician Course (Millington, Tennessee)
	1986-1987, (Navy) AMS A School (United States)

Combat and Non-Combat Operations


	1976-1976 Training Exercise - Team Spirit '76
	1976-1976 Training Exercise - Kangaroo II
	1977-1977 Training Exercise - Fortress Lightning '77

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?
	Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
	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?
	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



	1973-1975, Rio Hondo Community College
	1979-1981, Saddleback Community College
	1981-1984, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
	1981-1984, Roosevelt University
	1991-1996, Park University
	2001-2003, University of Phoenix
	2009-2009, Riverside Community College

Other News, Events and Photographs


	May 11, 2001, Graduation 2001
	Apr 25, 2006, Stephen Graduates Academy
	Jan 11, 2008, Semper Fi #1
	Apr 20, 2008, Riverside Salute to Veterans Parade
	Nov 11, 2008, Veteran's Day 2008
	Dec 12, 2008, Semper Fi Annual Team Photo 2008
	May 11, 2017, Other Photos