Franks, Lee, MSgt

Signals Intelligence
 
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Service Status
USMC Retired
Final Rank
Master Sergeant
Last MOS
2691-Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Chief
Last MOSGroup
 Signals Intelligence
Previously Held MOS's
2601-Basic Signals Intell/Ground Electronic Warfare Operator
2631-Electronic Intelligence Intercept Operator/Analyst
2632-Non-Comms Intercept Operator/Analyst
2639-Non-Morse Comms/Electronics Intelligence
Primary Unit
1995-1997, 2691, Company D, Ft Gordon, GA, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
Service Years
1974 - 1997
Other Languages
Spanish
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Plank Owner Certificate
Master Sergeant
Five Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

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


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Post 10098, Robert Terry PostMarine Corps Cryptologic Association (MCCA)Chapter 39
  1992, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 10098, Robert Terry Post (Homestead, Florida)
  1997, Marine Corps Cryptologic Association (MCCA)
  1997, The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), Chapter 39 (Aurora, Colorado)



  1989-1992, 2639, Company H, Homestead AFB, FL, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
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- / 1989 		To Month/Year
- / 1992
Unit
Company H, Homestead AFB, FL Unit Page
Rank
Gunnery Sergeant		 MOS
2639-Non-Morse Comms/Electronics Intelligence
Base, Station or City
Homestead		State/Country
Florida
  
 
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 Company H, Homestead AFB, FL, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn) Details

Company H, Homestead AFB, FL, Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn)
Type
Support 		 
Parent Unit
Marine Support Battalion (MarSptBn) 		Strength
Company
Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Dec 19, 2019
   
Memories For This Unit

Best Friends
Dave Harrison, Karen Skiba, Dave Ramirez, Larry Russell, Jo and Randy Houk, Rick Ardito, Duane Clough, Rod Rodriguez, Phil Rhoades, Dave Champion, Yvonne Kramer, Mike Kline, Mike Flynn

Best Moment
Meeting and marrying my wife, Diana Marie. She is truly a blessing and without a doubt is my soul mate for life.
   

Worst Moment
1) The unnecessary loss of a young life. MSgt Larry Russell's youngest son Joshua, was taken from us unexpectedly in a tragic accident in their home.
2) Hurricane Andrew - August 24, 1992

Chain of Command
Captain Roger Royston, then Captain Rick Natale, Lt Larry Cozine, MSgt Larry Russell.
   

Other Memories
Deploying to and returning safely from Operation Desert Storm/Shield.

Getting married in our home on live TV to Diana.
   
Yearbook
 
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Company H, Homestead AFB, FL
Rhoads, Philip, MSgt, (1973-1996) 26 2691 Master Sergeant
Garridonavarro, Rafael, GySgt, (1976-1996) 26 2629 Gunnery Sergeant
Grett, Charlie, GySgt, (1975-1989) 26 2629 Gunnery Sergeant
Harrison, David, GySgt, (1973-1994) 26 2651 Gunnery Sergeant
Klug, Larry, GySgt, (1977-1997) 26 2651 Gunnery Sergeant
Lewis, Robert P., GySgt, (1967-1990) 26 2651 Gunnery Sergeant
Blankenship, Gilbert, SSgt, (1981-1994) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Kline, Mike, SSgt, (1980-1992) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Rodriguez, Wilson, GySgt, (1976-1998) 26 2674 Staff Sergeant
Sinden, Jim, GySgt, (1986-2002) 26 2621 Staff Sergeant
Clarke, Tina, Sgt, (1985-1993) 26 2631 Sergeant
Demery, Jason, Sgt, (1987-1995) 26 2621 Sergeant
Heflin, Wes, MSgt, (1982-2006) 26 2674 Sergeant
Higgins, Michael, Sgt, (1985-1992) 26 2629 Sergeant
Kelemen, Wendy, Sgt, (1983-1989) 26 2621 Sergeant
Kontnier, Robert, GySgt, (1984-2005) 26 2674 Sergeant
Kraemer, Yvonne, SSgt, (1983-1994) 26 2629 Sergeant
Linam, Todd, Sgt, (1982-1989) 26 2629 Sergeant
Linam, Todd, Sgt, (1982-1989) 26 2629 Sergeant
Morgan, Stacey, Sgt, (1988-1993) 26 2621 Sergeant
Riell, Alexander, Sgt, (1983-1989) 26 2632 Sergeant
Rollins, David, MSgt, (1983-2004) 26 2621 Sergeant
Shannon, Tina, Sgt, (1983-1996) 26 2629 Sergeant
Dain, Brad, SSgt, (1989-2000) 26 2651 Corporal
Edwards, Greg, Cpl, (1987-1992) 26 2631 Corporal
Guidry, Jerry, Cpl, (1985-1990) 26 2651 Corporal
Hacker, Charlie, Cpl, (1989-1993) 26 2621 Corporal
Herzing, Scott, Cpl, (1988-1992) 26 2621 Corporal
Hossler, Robert, Cpl, (1989-1993) 26 2631 Corporal
Jump, James, Cpl, (1989-1993) 26 2631 Corporal
Knipp, Joseph, Cpl, (1984-1992) 26 2651 Corporal
Ramirez, David, Sgt, (1985-1990) 26 2621 Corporal
Rawson, Lane, SSgt, (1988-2007) 26 2651 Corporal
Sheffield, David, Sgt, (1990-1994) 26 2631 Corporal
Weathers, Mike, GySgt, (1989-Present) 26 2631 Corporal
Betts, Joe, SSgt, (1988-1998) 26 2631 Lance Corporal
Lagana, Bill, Cpl, (1988-1992) 26 2621 Lance Corporal
Slater, Samuel, LCpl, (1988-1990) 26 2621 Lance Corporal
Russell, Larry, MSgt, (1972-1992) Master Sergeant
Cox, Kelly, GySgt, (1982-2002) Sergeant
Company A, Ft Meade, MD
Brown, Jr., Ira, CWO3, (1975-1996) 26 2602 Chief Warrant Officer 2
Breazeale, Gary, MGySgt, (1968-1998) 26 2651 Master Gunnery Sergeant
Button, George, MSgt, (1972-1993) 26 2691 Master Sergeant
Norat, Bill, MSgt, (1976-1997) 26 2674 Master Sergeant
WEATHERLY JR, HARRY, MGySgt, (1971-2000) 26 2651 Master Sergeant
Ano, Mike, MSgt, (1974-1997) 26 2675 Gunnery Sergeant
Dickey, Mike, GySgt, (1982-2003) 26 2629 Gunnery Sergeant
Harrison, David, GySgt, (1973-1994) 26 2651 Gunnery Sergeant
Mutschler, Wesley, MSgt 26 2629 Gunnery Sergeant
Ransom, Guy, GySgt, (1977-1997) 26 2649 Gunnery Sergeant
Rodriguez, Wilson, GySgt, (1977-1998) 26 2674 Gunnery Sergeant
Rodriguez, Wilson, GySgt, (1976-1998) 26 2674 Gunnery Sergeant
Collick, John, 1stSgt, (1981-2001) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Jones, Chris, SSgt, (1982-1989) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Maston, Ronald, CWO3, (1983-2005) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
McAvoy, James, MSgt, (1985-2005) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Neal, Benjamin, MGySgt, (1985-2007) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Nedland, Jim, MGySgt, (1984-2008) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant
Neumann, Dave, MGySgt, (1977-2005) 26 2629 Staff Sergeant

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