Walker, James, Jr., MGySgt

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Current Service Status
USMC Retired
Current/Last Rank
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Current/Last Primary MOS
2891-Data/Communications Maintenance Chief
Current/Last MOSGroup
Data/Communications Maintenance
Previously Held MOS
2542-Communication Center Operator
2841-Ground Radio Repairman
2861-Radio Technician
2802-Electronics Maintenance Officer (Ground)
Primary Unit
2005-2008, 2802, 1st Radio Bn
Service Years
1979 - 2009
Official/Unofficial USMC Certificates
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom
Enlisted Collar Insignia
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Seven Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

USMC Retired Pin USMC Retired Pin (30 Years) US Marines Corps Honorable Discharge Tan Belt


 Unofficial Badges 

Drill Instructor Cold War Medal Golden Shellback Blue Star

Cold War Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service




 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

Just transferred to Japan from San Diego, CA to work.

   


Training Exercise - Valiant Usher '84
From Month/Year
January / 1984
To Month/Year
December / 1984

Description
Valiant Usher is a combined U.S.-Australian live fire training exercise that takes place at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area. The exercise involves joint training between the US and Australian military forces and encompasses a full range of military training, including beach-storming exercises. The exercise started in the 1980s and has had several iterations since then. Participating units have included the US Marine Corps' Bravo Company and the Navy's Expeditionary Unit. Valiant Usher is one of several annual military exercises conducted by the US 7th Fleet in the Pacific, which also include Tandem Thrust, Valiant Blitz, Keen Edge, and RIMPAC.
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1984
To Month/Year
December / 1984
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories
   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
No Available Photos

  38 Also There at This Battle:
 
  • Baga, Lynn, MSgt, (1983-2008)
  • Bailey, Bradley, Capt, (1976-1987)
  • Benavidez, Gilbert, LCpl, (1982-1986)
  • Borum, Travis, Sgt, (1983-1991)
  • Garcia, Pete, Sgt, (1981-1989)
  • Haefner, Mark, Cpl, (1980-1986)
  • Haskell, Stephen R., MSgt, (1978-2003)
  • Hawthorn, James, Sgt, (1983-1992)
  • Jackson, BK, SgtMaj, (1980-2010)
  • Keck, David, Sgt, (1977-1987)
  • Kegley, Hank, MSgt, (1974-1999)
  • Kluegel, David, LtCol, (1981-2006)
  • Morgan, Richard, Cpl, (1981-1985)
  • Morrow, Daniel, Cpl, (1983-1987)
  • Pavarini, Anthony, Cpl, (1983-1987)
  • Penea, Steve, Cpl, (1982-1986)
  • Protzman II, Robert, HM3, (1984-1988)
  • Rogalski, Todd, LCpl, (1981-1984)
  • Stafford, Larry, GySgt, (1976-1988)
  • Thon, Sombo, Cpl, (1982-1985)
  • Tiller, William, GySgt, (1975-1996)
  • Varner, Jim, CWO5, (1981-Present)
  • Webber, Greg, Pvt, (1983-1989)
  • Wilson, Steve, Cpl, (1983-1986)
  • Winter, Jeffrey, Cpl, (1981-1988)
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