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TWS Ribbon Bar
Service Photo
Current Service Status
USMC Veteran
Current/Last Rank
Corporal
Current/Last MOSGroup
Data Systems
Previously Held MOS
521-Basic Marine, Enlisted
1100-Basic Utilities Marine
4001-Basic Data Systems Marine
9971-Basic Marine With Enlistment Guarantee
4034-Computer Operator
522-Guard
4069-Systems Programmer
3531-Motor Vehicle Operator
Primary Unit
2018-Present, US Coast Guard
Service Years
1981 - 1987
Other Languages
Chinese-Mandarin
French
Spanish
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Decommissioning Certificate
Cold War Certificate
Golden Dragon Certificate
Great Lakes Certificate
Meritorious Mast
Neptune Subpoena
Plank Owner Certificate
Shellback Certificate
Water Survival Basic (WSB)
1986, Marine Corps League, MCL Dearborn Detachment 152 (Junior Vice Commandant) (Dearborn, Michigan)
1987, American Veterans (AMVETS), Post 1988 (Vice President) (Baldwin, Michigan)
1997, American Legion, Post 364 (Honor Guard) (Dearborn, Michigan)
1998, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
2007, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)
2009, Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F)
2010, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 2107, Lt. Archie Kelly Post (Sr. Vice Commander) (Dearborn, Michigan)
2010, American Cold War Veterans
2010, Marine Corps Veterans Association
2010, National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS)
2010, Cold War Veterans Association
2010, Marine Corps Together We Served
2010, Army Together We Served
2011, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
2012, Military Order of the Devil Dogs, Pound 6 (PDD) (Metro Detroit Area, Michigan)
2012, National Rifle Association (NRA)
2012, Wounded Warrior Project2
2013, American Legion Riders, Post 364 (Chaplain ) (Dearborn, Michigan)
2013, Fraternal Order of the Marine Corps (YEMX)
2013, National Marine Corps Business Network
2013, MTWS Unit Historian
2013, Beirut Veterans of America (BVA), Michigan Area Chapter (Michigan)
2013, Student Veterans of America (SVA)
2013, Missing in America Project
2013, Patriot Guard Riders, Michigan Chapter (Michigan)
2013, 3rd Marine Division Association
2013, 2nd Marine Division Association
2013, United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
2014, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Association
2014, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 267 (Associate Member) (Dearborn, Michigan)
2014, Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America
2014, Coast Guard Together We Served [Verified]
What are you doing now:
Currently the Operations and Technology Supervisor for Great Lakes Transportation (dba Metro Cars) supporting multiple sites on a MPLS and VPN networks, including 200+ mobile data terminals. Duties include 24hr Help Desk support, New Systems Deployment, Data Security, LAN support, Exchange administration, Database Administration, and just about everything else they can think of. We operate on a Client/Server base in a Virtual Machine environment.
Additionally I am a Vehicle Operator and Therapuetic Recreational Leader with the City of Westland, Michigan...Parks and Recreation Department. I oversee recreation type activities for children and adults with a wide and various range of disabilities.
Active in a few military groups... Marine Corps League (Det 152, Jr. Vice), Military Order of the Devil Dogs (Pound 6), American Legion (Post 364, Sgt-at-Arms), Sons of the American Legion (Squadron 364, Adjuant), Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council (Adjuant), VFW, AMVETS, just to name a few.... They keep me very busy.
Of course, TWS get's a lot of my attention as well...active on various teams and projects here to make TWS a better place for all of our service men, women, and veterans !!
Other Comments:
United States Marine Corps
244th Birthday
November 10, 2019
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I will be attending the
3rd Annual TWS All Service Reunion
TBD
1977-1981, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
1978-1978, USS Davis (DD-937)
1978-1978, 521, USS William C. Lawe (DD-763)
1979-1979, Recruit Training Command - Great Lakes, IL, US Navy
1980-1980, NAS Corpus Christi TX, US Navy
1980-1980, 521, USS Robert A. Owens (DD-827)
1981-1982, 1100, Standby Reserve
1981-1982, 1100, RS Detroit MI
1982-1982, 9971, 3rd Recruit Training Bn (Cadre/Instructors) RTR, MCRD Parris Island, RTR (Cadre) MCRD Parris Island
1982-1982, 4001, Marine Corps Development and Education Command (MCDEC)
1982-1983, 4034, MCCDPA Quantico, Va
1983-1984, 4034, Regional Automated Service Center (RASC), MCB Camp Kinser
1984-1984, 522, Supply Co, 3rd Supply Bn
1984-1984, 3531, Motor Transport School Co
1984-1985, 4034, Regional Automated Services Center (RASC), MCB Camp Lejeune, NC
1984-1986, 4069, 5th Deployable Force Automated Service Center (DFASC), 2nd FSSG
1985-1985, 4034, USS Fairfax County (LST-1193)
1985-1985, 3531, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
1985-1985, MCAGCC 29 Palms, CA
1986-1988, 4034, Standby Reserve
1987-1987, 4034, Marine Corps Mobilization Station (MCMS) Kansas City
2014-2015, US Coast Guard
2015-2016, US Coast Guard
2016-2016, US Coast Guard
2017-2018, US Coast Guard
2018-Present, US Coast Guard
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?
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.
1983-1983, Northern Virginia Community College
1986-1986, Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC
1997-1998, The University of Michigan
1999-2004, University of Phoenix
2000-2001, University of Phoenix
2000-2001, Madonna University
2004-2005, University of Phoenix
2013-2014, University of Phoenix
Nov 04, 1983, USMC Memorial Service - MCB Camp LeJeune
Aug 22, 2001, Westland T-Ball Teams
May 29, 2002, Birthday Party @ Work
Oct 15, 2005, 2005 Family Get-Together
Nov 24, 2005, Detroit Lions ~ Thanksgiving Day 2005 ~ Halftime Show
May 06, 2006, Detroit Princess Riverboat
Oct 29, 2006, Gov. Jennifer Granholm ~ Election Tour 2006
Jul 26, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 2)
Jul 27, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 3)
Jul 28, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 4)
Jul 29, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 5)
Jul 30, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 6)
Jul 31, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 7)
Aug 01, 2008, East Coast Adventure - 2008 (Day 8)
Aug 05, 2010, Edgar A Guest Masonic Award
Jan 20, 2011, Third Annual WAVE Awards (2010)
Apr 26, 2011, Forum Photos
May 29, 2011, Wayne-Westland 2011 Memorial Day Parade
Jun 11, 2011, Sailing the Detroit River
Jun 27, 2011, 53rd Detroit ~ Windsor Fireworks
Jul 09, 2011, Elvis Festival ~ Yipsilanti, MI
Jul 13, 2011, Mrs. Betty Ford Funeral ~ Grand Rapids, MI
Jul 17, 2011, Randy Travis - Josh Turner Concert
Jul 22, 2011, The Moving Walls (DC & MI)
Jul 23, 2011, Thunder Over Michigan
Jul 24, 2011, Paul McCartney ~ Comerica Park
Aug 20, 2011, Kenny Chesney Concert
Sep 05, 2011, POTUS Visits Detroit
Sep 12, 2011, Flight 93 Memorial - Shanksville, PA
Sep 14, 2011, US Marine - Expeditionary Base - Little Creek, VA
Sep 15, 2011, The origin of the Air Wing - Wright Brothers Memorial
Sep 17, 2011, USMC Museum Visit
Sep 17, 2011, 9-11 Memorial - US Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Sep 17, 2011, Visit to MCB Quantico
Sep 27, 2011, Mobile Knowledge - 2011 XDS Advance Training - Toronto, ON, Canada
Oct 14, 2011, POTUS in Detroit (DTW)
Nov 09, 2011, TWS Caribean Storm 2011 - Day 1
Nov 10, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 2
Nov 11, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 3
Nov 12, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 4
Nov 13, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 5
Nov 14, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 6
Nov 15, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 7
Nov 16, 2011, TWS Caribbean Storm 2011 - Day 8
Nov 24, 2011, Detroit's 85th America's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dec 02, 2011, US Marine Corps Museum - Special Visitors
Dec 18, 2011, Church Decorations ~ Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
Jan 13, 2012, NAIAS Detroit Auto Show
Jan 31, 2012, American Pride Chevy Camaro ~ 2012 Chevorlet
Apr 05, 2012, Detroit Tiger's Opening Day
Apr 28, 2012, TR Group Mystery Trip
May 23, 2012, Other Photos
May 27, 2012, Wayne ~ Westland - Memorial Day Parade
May 28, 2012, City of Dearborn - Memorial Day Parade
May 28, 2012, Meet 74th Secretary of the Navy
Jun 03, 2012, Detroit Tiger Baseball
Jun 11, 2012, Marine Week ~ Cleveland, Ohio (Jun 11-17, 2012)
Jun 14, 2012, Flag Day Ceremony - Dearborn
Aug 05, 2012, 64th VJ-Day Ceremony - Troy, MI
Aug 15, 2012, MODD - Supreme Growl
Aug 17, 2012, MCL National Convention - Aug 2013 - Banquet
Aug 18, 2012, Woodward Dream Cruise - Detroit 2012
Sep 03, 2012, 2012 Navy Week - Detroit, Michigan
Sep 11, 2012, 9/11 Memorial - Jerusalem, Israel
Sep 22, 2012, Montford Point Marines - Detroit
Oct 06, 2012, Red October Run 5k - Oakwood Hospital
Oct 23, 2012, The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Moving Wall and Museum (TWS Volunteer Event) - Escort Day
Oct 24, 2012, The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Moving Wall and Museum (TWS Volunteer Event) - Setup Day
Oct 25, 2012, The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Moving Wall and Museum (TWS Volunteer Event) - Opening Ceremony
Oct 27, 2012, The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Moving Wall and Museum (TWS Volunteer Event) - Night Visit
Oct 28, 2012, The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Moving Wall and Museum - Closing Ceremony
Nov 10, 2012, USMC Museum Visit - Walk of Memorials
Mar 30, 2013, Wounded Warrior - Soldier Ride Atlanta 2013
Apr 01, 2013, Historic Trinity Church - Holy Week 2013
Apr 13, 2013, VVMF - Wall Wash 2013
Apr 13, 2013, The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Apr 21, 2013, Message Photos
Apr 25, 2013, George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication
May 04, 2013, Detroit Zoo Visit
May 08, 2013, V-E Day Rememberance ~ WW2 Memorial - Washington DC
May 09, 2013, Lt Gen Flynn Retirement Ceremony - Marine Barracks, Washington DC
May 13, 2013, Wayne-Westland Firefighter (LODD) - Funeral
May 15, 2013, Arlington National Cemetery - Burial / Repatriation
May 26, 2013, Wayne-Westland Veterans Memorial Parade
May 26, 2013, Historic Trinity Church - Memorial Day 2013
May 27, 2013, Dearborn Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2013, 50th Birthday
Jun 01, 2013, Bodie Island Lighthouse Visit ~ Outer Banks, NC
Jun 06, 2013, SSgt "Reckless" ~ Monument Construction
Jun 07, 2013, 2013 Marine Corps League ~ State of Michigan Convention ~ Open Ceremony
Jun 07, 2013, 2013 Marine Corps League ~ State of Michigan Convention ~ Grand Growl
Jun 08, 2013, 2013 Marine Corps League ~ State of Michigan Convention ~ Banquet
Jun 14, 2013, Dearborn Flag Day Ceremony
Jun 27, 2013, Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride 2013 ~ Chicago - Day 1
Jun 28, 2013, Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride 2013 ~ Chicago - Day 2
Jun 29, 2013, Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride 2013 ~ Chicago - Day 3
Jul 10, 2013, Detroit Tigers ~ 2013 Veteran's Night
Jul 25, 2013, TWS Capital Storm 2013 ~ Day 1
Jul 26, 2013, TWS Capital Storm 2013 ~ Day 2
Jul 27, 2013, TWS Capital Storm 2013 ~ Day 3
Aug 04, 2013, MCL National Convention ~ Day 1
Aug 05, 2013, MCL National Convention ~ Day 2
Aug 06, 2013, MCL National Convention ~ Day 3
Aug 07, 2013, MCL National Convention ~ Day 4
Aug 09, 2013, MCL National Convention ~ Day 6
Aug 17, 2013, 2013 Kenny Chesney ~ No Shoes Nation Tour
Aug 17, 2013, 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise
Aug 30, 2013, Univ of Phoenix - Homecoming 2013
Sep 14, 2013, 2013 American Diabetes Association Step Out Detroit (Detroit Zoo)
Oct 01, 2013, Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall ~ Dearborn Library
Oct 05, 2013, 2013 Oakwood Hospital ~ Red October Run (10k/5k)
Oct 12, 2013, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Light The Night® Walk
Oct 21, 2013, BVA 30th Remembrance: Day 1
Oct 22, 2013, BVA 30th Remembrance: Day 2
Oct 23, 2013, BVA 30th Remembrance: Day 3
Nov 10, 2013, MCL Detachment 152 - Marine Corps Birthday
Nov 28, 2013, 2013 America?s Thanksgiving Parade® - Detroit, Michigan
Dec 14, 2013, Great Lakes National Cemetery - Wreaths Across America 2013
Jan 10, 2014, 2014 MCL Dept of Michigan - Mid-Winter Rally
Jan 10, 2014, 2014 MODD Michigan Pack - Mid-Winter Growl of the Pack
Jan 18, 2014, North American Int'l Auto Show - Charity Preview Night
Mar 16, 2014, Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade 2014
May 25, 2014, 2014 Wayne-Westland Veterans Parade
May 26, 2014, 2014 Dearborn Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2014, Great Lakes National Cemetery - MIAP & DAWVC Veteran Funeral
Jun 06, 2014, MCL 74th Dept of Michigan Convention (Day 1) ~ Battle Creek, MI
Jun 07, 2014, MCL 74th Dept of Michigan Convention (Day 2) ~ Battle Creek, MI
Jun 14, 2014, Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council ~ Flag Day Ceremony
Jun 21, 2014, University of Phoenix ~ Commencement Exercises (Class of 2014)
Jun 23, 2014, Detroit/Windsor International Fireworks ~ Detroit River
Jun 29, 2014, Run for the North Wall ~ Canada War Memorial
Aug 03, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 1)
Aug 04, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 2)
Aug 05, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 3)
Aug 06, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 4)
Aug 07, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 5)
Aug 08, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 6)
Aug 09, 2014, Marine Corps League ~ 91st National Convention (Day 7)
Aug 11, 2014, American Legion 364 - Portifino Cruise
Sep 11, 2014, Missing In America Project ~ Funeral ~ Great Lakes National Cemetery
Oct 04, 2014, 2014 Oakwood Hospital - Red October Run (10k/5k)
Oct 11, 2014, Reunion - TWS All Branch
Oct 11, 2014, Reunion - 5th DFASC
Oct 23, 2014, Camp Geiger - Beirut Memorial Ceremony (MCL)
Nov 10, 2014, John D Dingell VA Medical Center - Veteran's Day Ceremony
Nov 10, 2014, Marine Corps 239th Birthday Celebration
Nov 11, 2014, City of Dearborn / Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council - Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov 14, 2014, Good-Bye 3rd Bn Barracks, MCRD-PISC
Dec 13, 2014, Wreaths Across America
Jan 31, 2015, Marine Corps League ~ Department of Michigan ~ Mid-Winter Rally
May 24, 2015, 2015 Dearborn Memorial Day Parade ~ Grand Marshal Dinner
May 24, 2015, 2015 Wayne-Westland Memorial Parade
May 25, 2015, 91st Dearborn Memorial Day Parade
Jun 11, 2015, Marine Corps League ~ 75th Department of Michigan Convention (Day 1)
Jun 12, 2015, Marine Corps League ~ 75th Department of Michigan Convention (Day 2)
Jun 13, 2015, Marine Corps League ~ 75th Department of Michigan Convention (Day 3)
Jul 25, 2015, 2015 Telegraph Cruise ~ July 24-26
Aug 16, 2015, American Legion ~ Post 364 Portofino Cruise
Aug 29, 2015, 2015 Thunder Over Michigan (Air Show) Ypsilanti, MI
Oct 30, 2015, 2015 TWS 2nd All Branch Reunion - Day 1
Oct 31, 2015, 2015 TWS 2nd All Branch Reunion - Day 2
May 27, 2016, Great Lakes National Cemetery (Flag In Day)
May 30, 2016, Memorial Day (Dearborn)
May 26, 2017, Great Lakes National Cemetery (Flag In Day)
May 29, 2017, Memorial Day (Dearborn)
Dec 17, 2017, Wreaths Across America