Current/Last Primary MOS
2591-Operational Communication Chief
Current/Last MOSGroup
Communications
Previously Held MOS 9900-General Service Marine
2500-Basic Operational Communicator
2531-Field Radio Operator
5831-Corrections Specialist
8411-General Recruiter
2537-Radio Chief
I've been employed by Schnieder Natl.,Swift Transportaton & Averitt Exprsess.I started as a Driver,before becomming a Driver Training Engineer and later worked as a Field Recruiter with Human Resources,Risk Management and Saftey. What a way to see The Country and get paid for it.My travles took me Coast-to-Coast,East to West-North to South and to many Military Bases as I was Looking for a Few Good Men and Women to enter the transportation industry upon completion of thier tour of active duty. Currently I'm simi retired-that means I do not drive the big rigs anymore. Instead I ride my dressed out,Honda VT-1100 Shadow Sprit in this wonderful AZ weather.I can not afford a Harley.(because my ex gets half of my Marine Corps retirement pay).
Other Comments:
I am a LIFE MEMBER of The MARINE CORPS LEAUGE. I've served as Past Jr.Vice Commandant,Adjutant and Chaplin.I have been involved with The Toys for Tots program and The Marine for Life Program. The White Water Valley Detachment of The Marine Corps League,Richmond,Indiana is The Original Home Detachment of then National Commandant,Diana DILLS of Centerville,Indiana.I have a picture of 1stSgt Larry Hansen and I when we had the privilage of escorting The Marine Corps Birthday Cake and cutting a piece and presenting it to our guest speaker,GySgt Carlos HATHCOCK USMC Retired. He is the famous Scout Sniper known as "White Feather" during The Vietnam War.He's the author of; "One Shot,One Kill". As tradition has it, we cut the second piece of The Marine Corps Birthday cake with a NCO Sword and passed it to the oldest Marine present,who passed it to the youngest Marine present.(Of which I was niether). Upon relocating I transfered my membership to The Marine Corps League in Northern Ky Detachment 1006 and since moving to Arizona I am now a Life Member of The Marine Corps League's Old Breed Detachment 767 of Glendale,AZ. We are active in the Greater Phoenix Metro area and travel annualy to The Gila River Indian Reservation in Sacaton,Arizona,which is the ancestral home of Cpl Ira HAYES USMC,a Pima Indian who was one of The Flag Raiser of Mt.Suribachi during the battle for Iwo Jima & to Honor all the Brave Souls,& The Navajo Indian Code talkers of WWII. The Greatest Generation of true Americans.
Best Moment When I got out of the outfit. Col FLYNN (my fomer CO of Fox Btry 2/12 in 1977) attended my retirement ceromony. The hail and farewell by my fellow SNCO's & Officers.
Worst Moment Retirement... Having to say Good Bye to My Marines. No longer having a Clearence,Need to Know or Access...Now I'm not even cleared for rumor.
Chain of Command Commanding General, Brigader General GARDNER,SgtMaj JAMES (my 1stSgt when we were with 2d Combat Engineer Batallion.Word of advice,listen to your SgtMaj
Other Memories I should have taken some leave & gone fishing, requested transfer or reverted to 1stSgt. One year and one day later (after being transfered to USMC Fleet Reserve),Iraqi invaded Kuwait and my Marines went without me.Having spent three (3)years with USCENTCOM and in and out of the A.O.R. I Volunteered for active duty & requested orders to be deployed.I received a nice letter vice orders. Now 20yrs later one of my Lt's. is a General,you may know him, General James N.MATTIS.He lead the 1st MarDiv.in 2003. recently promoted to Gen & in the Va. area. I have the greatest respect & a love for all my Marines and The Marine Corps.I miss them & our Corps. Semper Fi & Carry On...in the Finest Triditions.I am Proud of you all now and then,past & present. I Proud to have to served.
