Colvin, John D., LCpl

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Service Status
USMC Veteran
Final Rank
Lance Corporal
Last MOS
6318-Aircraft Comm/Nav/Elec/Weap/DECM Systems Technician, OV-10
Last MOSGroup
Avionics
Previously Held MOS
9954-Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste (Officer/Enlisted)
Primary Unit
1989-1993, 6318, VMO-2
Service Years
1988 - 1994
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Decommissioning Certificate
Certificate of Commendation
Meritorious Mast
Persian Excursion
Lance Corporal
One Hash Mark

 Official Badges 

US Marines Corps Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F)Mike Yunck SquadronTemecula Valley Young MarinesMurrieta & Temecula; Detachment 1057
  2008, Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F)
  2010, Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA), Mike Yunck Squadron (Member at Large) (Camp Pendleton, California)
  2010, Young Marines, Temecula Valley Young Marines (Suppply Officer) (Temecula, California)
  2011, Marine Corps League, Murrieta & Temecula; Detachment 1057 (Immediate Past Golden Rodent) (Murrieta, California)


 Additional Information
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  1989-1993, 6318, VMO-2



From Month/Year
December / 1989
To Month/Year
July / 1993
Unit
VMO-2 Unit Page
Rank
Lance Corporal
MOS
6318-Aircraft Comm/Nav/Elec/Weap/DECM Systems Technician, OV-10
Base, Station or City
Camp Pendleton
State/Country
United States
 
 
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 VMO-2 Details

VMO-2
Marine Observation Squadron 2 (VMO-2) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during World War II and the Vietnam War. They were based at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan and Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California and saw their final combat in support of Operation Desert Storm in 1991. 

Active Years
  • 1 November 1943 – 26 August 1946
  • 15 June 1951 – 23 March 1971
  • 30 September 1971 – 20 May 1993

VMO-2 was deactivated on 23 May 1993.
Type
Aviation
 
Parent Unit
Fixed Wing Units
Strength
USMC Squadron
Created/Owned By
60  Srna/Barron, Cyla (Magic), Cpl 36
   

Last Updated: Nov 11, 2019
   
   
Yearbook
 
My Photos For This Unit
Last official photo of VMO-2 Hostages
141 Members Also There at Same Time
VMO-2

Cargill, Larry, Sgt, (1987-1994) 63 6318 Sergeant
Cargill, Larry, Sgt, (1986-1994) 63 6318 Sergeant
Kolb, Jim, Maj, (1979-2008) 63 6318 Sergeant
Weller, Aaron, Sgt, (1980-1992) 63 6318 Sergeant
Whitt, Jeffrey, SSgt, (1983-2004) 63 6318 Sergeant
Bruno, David, Cpl, (1987-1991) 63 6318 Corporal
Bruno, David, Cpl, (1987-1991) 63 6318 Corporal
Stokes, Richard, MSgt, (1990-2010) 63 6318 Corporal
Villacis, Maria, SSgt, (1987-1999) 63 6318 Corporal
Cargill, Larry, Sgt, (1986-1995) 63 6318 Lance Corporal
Smith, Rick, Cpl, (1989-1995) 63 6318 Lance Corporal
Bontrager, Mark, SSgt, (1976-1996) 63 6312 Staff Sergeant
Dawson, Gerald, SSgt, (1969-1990) 63 6336 Staff Sergeant
Jimenez, Edward, CWO3, (1982-2004) 63 6316 Sergeant
Holland, Andrea, Cpl, (1986-1991) 63 6364 Corporal
Schmelter, Barry, MGySgt, (1985-2013) 63 6316 Corporal
LaBonte, Christopher, LCpl, (1987-1991) 63 6336 Lance Corporal
Wickersham, Frank, Col, (1966-1993) 75 7576 Colonel
Acree, Clifford M., Col, (1973-2003) 75 7576 Lieutenant Colonel
Brockmann, James, Maj, (1981-2001) 75 7574 Major
Chambliss, Charles, Maj, (1972-1992) 75 7577 Major
Miller, Norm, Maj, (1975-1995) 75 Major
Clement, Joseph, Maj, (1982-2003) 75 7576 Captain
Culbert, Dan, LtCol, (1978-2003) 99 9960 Captain
Gamboa, John, LtCol, (1984-2005) 3 0302 Captain
Johnson, Eric, Maj, (1981-2001) 75 7576 Captain
Labutta, William, Capt, (1979-1990) 75 7576 Captain
Mechler, Kevin, LtCol, (1982-2010) 75 7576 Captain
Pharris, Russell, LtCol, (1980-2007) 75 7576 Captain
Pharris, Russell, LtCol, (1980-2007) 75 7576 Captain
Pinedo, Daniel, Col, (1974-2009) 99 9969 Captain
Pollard, John, Capt, (1985-1997) 99 9960 Captain
Ralph, Steve, Col, (1983-2008) 75 7576 Captain
Shannon, Michael, Capt 75 7576 Captain
Stevens, Mark, Maj, (1985-1993) 99 9960 Captain
Sturm, Ray, Capt, (1980-1992) 99 9960 Captain
Wright, Warren, Maj, (1977-2006) 99 9960 Captain
Harrison, Donald, MSgt, (1975-1995) 60 6018 Master Sergeant
Cordera, Peter, GySgt, (1978-1996) 60 6098 Gunnery Sergeant
Everett, George, GySgt, (1970-1990) 60 6018 Gunnery Sergeant
James, Richard, GySgt, (1973-1993) 65 6591 Gunnery Sergeant
Morrison, Clyde, MGySgt, (1972-1997) 60 6058 Gunnery Sergeant
Santana, Martin, GySgt, (1969-1993) 60 6046 Gunnery Sergeant
Adwell, Bob, MGySgt, (1975-Present) 4 0431 Staff Sergeant
Barnes, Raymond, SSgt, (1981-1993) 1 0151 Staff Sergeant
Chapman, Paul, SSgt, (1967-1992) 60 6018 Staff Sergeant
Chapman, Paul, SSgt, (1967-1992) 60 6019 Staff Sergeant
Flint, Dirk, GySgt, (1974-1998) 2 0231 Staff Sergeant
Gordillo, Phillip, SSgt, (1976-1994) 2 0231 Staff Sergeant
Jaramillo, Samuel, SSgt, (1976-1993) 60 6098 Staff Sergeant
Johnson, Tyrone, GySgt, (1979-1999) 60 6018 Staff Sergeant
Kirkbride, James, SSgt, (1973-1993) 60 6058 Staff Sergeant
Parker, Robert, GySgt, (1974-1996) 60 6088 Staff Sergeant
Raeuchle, James, SSgt, (1981-1993) 30 3072 Staff Sergeant
Shoemaker, Calvin, SSgt, (1976-1989) 65 6538 Staff Sergeant
Steinmetz, David, SSgt, (1977-1993) 60 6058 Staff Sergeant
Steinmetz, David, SSgt, (1977-1993) 60 6058 Staff Sergeant
Webb, Keven, GySgt, (1979-1999) 60 6088 Staff Sergeant

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