Wise, David, SSgt

Ammunition And Explosive Ordnance Disposal
 
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Service Status
USMC Veteran
Final Rank
Staff Sergeant
Last MOS
2336-Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
Last MOSGroup
Ammunition And Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Previously Held MOS's
0311-Rifleman
9916-Billet Designator-Enlisted
0313-LAV Crewman
Primary Unit
2009-2013, 2336, Headquarters & Service Company (H&S), Marine Wing Support Squadron-372 (MWSS-372)
Service Years
2003 - 2013
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Marine Combat Water Survival 1st Class (CWS-1)
Staff Sergeant
Two Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

Green Belt


 Unofficial Badges 


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)Post 9934, Dana Point PostPost 131
  2012, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
  2014, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 9934, Dana Point Post (Member at Large) (Dana Point, California)
  2018, American Legion, Post 131 (Santa Ana, California)



Camp Al Qa'im Al Anbar, Iraq (FOB)
From Month/Year
July / 2003
To Month/Year
December / 2010

Description

Lt. Col. Christopher Woodridge, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment officially transferred authority of Camp Al Qaim and their area of operations to Lieutenant Colonel T.S. Mundy, commanding officer of 3rd Battalion, 2d Marine Regiment in a ceremony held 09 March 2005. The battalion deployed to continue stability and security operations in and around Al Qaim for roughly seven months, which was the same amount of time 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment was in the area. The battalion's primary mission was to continue assisting the Iraqi Security Forces in preventing this influx into Iraq by helping them assume responsibility for their region.

The Marines at this forward operating base provide air support to Marines operating in this region. A variety of job specialties have a place in Al Qaim, but one area of expertise lies in the hands of skilled Marines...Marines skilled in the art of controlling aircraft. These eight Marines have guided a growing number of flights to either takeoff or approach at this desert-landing site. A small strip of asphalt has been transformed from road to landing field. Although vehicle travel in the form of tanks, amphibious assault vehicles, supply convoys and other traffic continues to charge through here, this piece of pavement gives priority to helicopters of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. With their headquarters, Marine Air Control Squadron 2 (Forward), located in Al Asad, Iraq, these Marines, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, have deployed to this western air field to provide a key ingredient to air support.

The Marines of Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Detachment Al Qaim were very busy since arriving at this remote base near the Syrian border. The 'Gunrunners' deployed to Al Asad in February 2005 and immediately sent a small detachment of personnel and aircraft to Al Qaim. They participated in Operation Matador and provided close air support, conducting armed reconnaissance, escorting convoys and flying over the areas where Marines from 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct operations in the desert.

   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 2005
To Month/Year
December / 2005
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories
   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
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