Baugher, Andrew, Maj

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Current Service Status
USMCR Active
Current/Last Rank
Major
Current/Last Primary MOS
7554-Pilot UC-35 Qualified
Current/Last MOSGroup
Pilots/Naval Flight Officers
Previously Held MOS
7599-Flight Student (TBS)
7598-Basic Fixed-Wing Pilot
7521-FRS Basic F/A-18 Pilot
7523-Pilot VMFA F/A-18 Qualified
8006-Billet Designator-Unrestricted Officer
7596-Aviation Safety Officer
Primary Unit
2018-Present, 7554, II MEF Augmentation Command Element (II-MACE), II MEF
Service Years
2001 - Present
Other Languages
Spanish
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Tailhook Certificate
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Marine Combat Water Survival Qualified (WSQ)
Operation Inherent Resolve
Major

 Official Badges 

Brown Belt


 Unofficial Badges 


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationNational Rifle Association (NRA)
  2000, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
  2011, National Rifle Association (NRA)


 Ribbon Bar
Pilot Wings
Rifle ExpertPistol Expert

 
 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
  1998, Platoon Leaders Class (Quantico, VA), I/0398
  2000, Platoon Leaders Class (Quantico, VA), E/0300
  2001, Platoon Leaders Class (Quantico, VA), E/0301
  2001, The Basic School (Quantico, VA), A/1
 Unit Assignments
33rd Flying Training Squadron (Cadre)VT-21, US NavyVMFAT-101VMFA-115
2nd MAWMAG-31MWSS-2732nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward (2d MAW FWD)
VFA-106CJTF-Horn of Africa, US Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA)VMFA-122 (Crusaders)VMR Det Andrews, 4th MAW
II MEF Augmentation Command Element (II-MACE), II MEFH&S Co, MCAS Cherry Point, NC
  2002-2003, 7599, 33rd Flying Training Squadron (Cadre)
  2003-2004, 7598, VT-21, US Navy
  2004-2005, 7521, VMFAT-101
  2005-2008, 7523, VMFA-115
  2007-2008, 7523, 2nd MAW
  2008-2008, 7523, MAG-31
  2009-2010, 7523, MWSS-273
  2010-2011, 7523, MAG-31
  2011-2011, 7523, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward (2d MAW FWD)
  2011-2012, 7523, VFA-106
  2012-2012, 7523, MAG-31
  2012-2013, 8006, CJTF-Horn of Africa, US Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA)
  2013-2015, 7523, VMFA-122 (Crusaders)
  2015-2018, 7596, VMR Det Andrews, 4th MAW
  2018-Present, 7554, II MEF Augmentation Command Element (II-MACE), II MEF
  2018-Present, 7554, H&S Co, MCAS Cherry Point, NC
 Formal Schools and Courses
  2001-2002, The Basic School (MCB Quantico, United States)
  2002-2002, Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) Course (Pensecola, Florida)
  2008-2010, Expeditionary Warfare School (MCB Quantico, Virginia)
  2015-2015, Aviation Safety Officer Course (Pensecola, Florida)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  2007-2008 OIF/Iraqi Surge (2007-08)
  2011-2011 OEF-Afghanistan/Transition I (2011-14)
  2012-2013 Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)/OEF-Horn of Africa
  2015-2016 Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR)
 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?
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?
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?
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
Minnesota State University Mankato
  1997-2001, Minnesota State University Mankato
 Other News, Events and Photographs
  Mar 16, 2011, Payton Lee Baugher
  May 08, 2015, Other Photos
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