Previously Held MOS 45K20-Armament Repairer
91K-Armament Repairer
45K-Tank Turret Repairer
55B10-Ammunition Specialist
55A-Ammunition Apprentice
77F-Petroleum Supply Specialist
92F-Petroleum Supply Specialist
Service Years
1987 - 2013
Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Soldier of the Month
US Army Disabled Veteran Certificate
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
Additional Information
What are you doing now:
I am a Military and Family Readiness Specialist for the New York National Guard in Rochester, NY. My position primarily serves members of the New York Army National Guard and their families, but also assists Veterans of all branches and other services and their combined families, with military and regional resources before, during, and after deployments. I also support Soldier and Family Readiness Groups (SFRG), assist and advise as a liaison between unit leadership and SFRG Volunteers, and train unit leaders and volunteers for their roles in the SFRG.
I am currently the Commander for Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Monroe Powers Chapter 15 (Rochester, NY) and Senior Vice-Commander for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 412.
I addition to my work and interests, I also assist my wife with her Professional Photography business when she goes on wildlife shoots and her best friend is unable to travel with and assist her.
Best Moment Sleeping through first formation one morning and waking up to Soldiers coming back from PT. I opened my door to ask one of my friends if my Squad Leader called me out of ranks (who didn't like me) and he said that I was called out of ranks, but 1SG Frasier said I was doing something for him! I went to work trying to think of what I "wasn't" doing and finally decided to stop by his office and tell him I overslept and didn't know what I was supposed to do for him. He told me that he was just covering for me...and just told me not to make it a habit. WHEW!!!
Worst Moment Sleeping in the Arms Room for over a week while we hastily got all our nuclear warheads removed from the site by air...during severe weather! We were on alert for NAIRA Operaitons and a lot of people were on edge!
Chain of Command Commander: MAJ Martinucci First Sergeant: 1SG Frasier Platoon Sergeant: SFC Smith (B Platoon) and SSG Binkowski (Headquarters Platoon)
Other Memories Swimming in Pirmasens, going to the Juke Box, Atlantis, and Big Bens. Wing-Dings and Fries at the NCO Club. Taking PFC Bell to Kitzigen...with the help of my parents, who were in Schweinfurt. The best and worst of times!
