Moots, Jerry, MSgt

Aircraft Maintenance
 
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 Service Details
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Current Service Status
USMC Retired
Current/Last Rank
Master Sergeant
Current/Last Primary MOS
6019-Aircraft Maintenance Chief
Current/Last MOSGroup
Aircraft Maintenance
Previously Held MOS
6111-Helicopter Mechanic-Trainee
6115-Helicopter Mechanic CH-53E
6113-Helicopter Mechanic, CH-53
6119-Helicopter Maintenance Chief
Primary Unit
1995-1997, 6019, HMT-301
Service Years
1974 - 1998
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Certificate of Commendation
Cold War Certificate
Meritorious Mast
Plank Owner Certificate
Shellback Certificate
Persian Excursion
Marine Combat Water Survival Qualified (WSQ)
Enlisted Collar Insignia
Master Sergeant
Five Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

Master Training Specialist USMC Retired Pin USMC Retired Pin (20 Years) US Marines Corps Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 

Sikorsky Winged S Superbird Cold War Medal Shellback

Persian Excursion Sikorsky 1000 Hour Award Cold War


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Post 9550, Centerville Memorial Post
  2008, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 9550, Centerville Memorial Post (Member At Large) (Centerville, Ohio)


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

Officially retired for a second time. Retired twice is double nice! :-)

   
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 Remembrance Profiles - 13 Marines Remembered
  • Gonneville, Jean, MGySgt, (1966-1992)

 Ribbon Bar
Combat Air Crew w/3 Stars
Rifle Expert 3rd AwardPistol Expert 2nd Award

 
 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
Click here to see Training
  1974, Boot Camp (San Diego, CA), 3076
 Unit Assignments
MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TNNAMTRAGRU, US NavyHMH-363MAG-16
USS Tarawa (LHA-1)MAG-36HMH-465 (Warhorse)SNCO Academy
HMM-161USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)HMM-268USS New Orleans (LPH-11)
5th MEBHMM-166USS Tripoli (LPH-10)HMH-466 (Wolf Pack)
HMT-301MAG-24
  1974-1975, 6111, MATSG-90, NAS Memphis, TN
  1975-1975, NAMTRA Det 1032, NAMTRAGRU
  1975-1981, 6113, HMH-363
  1975-1995, 6113, MAG-16
  1977-1977, 6113, USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
  1978-1981, 6113, MAG-36
  1981-1984, 6115, HMH-465 (Warhorse)
  1983-1983, SNCO Academy
  1984-1988, 6115, NAMTRA Det 1032, NAMTRAGRU
  1988-1995, 6113, HMH-466 (Wolf Pack)
  1989-1989, 6113, HMM-161
  1989-1989, 6113, USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3)
  1990-1991, 6113, HMM-268
  1990-1991, 6113, USS New Orleans (LPH-11)
  1990-1991, 6113, 5th MEB
  1990-1991, MAG-50
  1992-1992, 6113, HMM-161
  1992-1992, 6113, USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
  1994-1994, 6113, HMM-166
  1994-1994, 6113, USS Tripoli (LPH-10)
  1995-1995, 6119, HMH-466 (Wolf Pack)
  1995-1997, 6019, HMT-301
  1995-1997, 6019, MAG-24
 Formal Schools and Courses
  1974-1975, (Navy) Basic Helicopter Course (NAS Millington, Tennessee)
  1974-1974, Aviation Fundamental P School (NAS Millington, Tennessee)
  1975-1975, CH-53 School (NAMTRADET-1032, MCAS Tustin, California)
  1984-1984, Formal Schools Instructors Course (NAS Millington, Tennessee)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1980-1980 Training Exercise - Team Spirit '80
  1989-1989 Training Exercise - Team Spirit '89
  1990-1991 Gulf War/Defense of Saudi Arabia/Operation Desert Shield
  1991-1991 Gulf War/Liberation and Defense of Kuwait/Operation Desert Storm
  1991-1991 Training Exercise - Sea Soldier '91
  1992-1992 Training Exercise - Eager Mace '92
  1992-1992 Training Exercise - Native Fury '92
  1992-1993 Operation Restore Hope (Somalia)
  1994-1994 Training Exercise - Iron Magic '94
  1994-1994 Training Exercise - Nautical Mantis '94
  1994-1994 Operation Support Hope (Rwanda)
  1994-1994 Operation Vigilant Warrior (Kuwait)
 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?
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
University of PhoenixAshworth CollegeEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  2002-2004, University of Phoenix
  2005-2006, Others/Not Listed
  2006-2008, Ashworth College
  2007-2010, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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