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Current Service Status
USMC Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary MOS
0332-Heavy Machine Gunner
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Current/Last MOSGroup
Infantry
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Previously Held MOS
0300-Basic Infantryman
0331-Machine Gunner
2146-Main Battle Tank Repairer Technician
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Primary Unit
1995-1998, 2146, 2nd Tank Bn
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Service Years
1991 - 1998
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Other Comments:
Mike Kessler It cannot be inherited or ever be purchased. You and no one alive can buy it for any price. It is impossible to rent and it cannot be lent. we alone and our own have earned it with our sweat,blood,and lives. we own it forever. The Title... UNITED STATES MARINE SAEPE EXPERTUS, SEMPER FIDELIS, FRATRES AETERNI Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever "Looking for Marines that can react to a firefight. If you respond to hostile firefight, then you probably know me because I was there. Just drop and give me 20; then look for the target." Gunny Carlos N. Hathcock
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1991-1991, 0331, School of Infantry (SOI WEST)
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1991-1991, 0300, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA
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1991-1995, 0331, Weapons Co, 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines (2/2)
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1991-1995, 0332, Weapons Co, 2nd Bn, 2nd Marines (2/2)
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1995-1995, 2146, MARDET Fort Knox KY
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1995-1998, 2146, 2nd Tank Bn
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Reflections on Sgt Kessler's
US Marine Corps Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE MARINE CORPS.
My Grandfather served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he told me it was the best decision he made was join and serve his country. And that is what I wanted to do.
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WHETHER YOU WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH YOU TOOK. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BOOT CAMP AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, SHIPS OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
2/2 Weapons Co-Heavy Guns. I was a Gunner then a Section Leader.
2nd Tank Bn H&S Co Maint Plt. I was a tank mechanic.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Serving with the best Marines in Heavy Guns. Nobody better to watch your back.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
Navy and Marine Corps achievement Medal. I received this after completing 3 months training and testing a new Tank Retriever the M88a1e1 Hercules.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
I can't name just one there were several that made an impact on my service 2 in particular Sgt Mcgee, Sgt Ragin they both pushed me to realize my potential.
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
I worked in construction and now I own and operate my own company.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER? WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE?
To never give up and continue to better myself in all aspects of my business.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE MARINE CORPS?
Work hard never give up and always strive to be better.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
It has connected me with brothers I haven't talked to since I got out and am able to continue contact with them.
DMR
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