Mead, John, CSM

Air Defense Artillery
 
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Current Service Status
USA Retired
Current/Last Rank
Command Sergeant Major
Current/Last Service Branch
Command Sergeant Major
Current/Last Primary MOS
00Z-Command Sergeant Major AD
Current/Last MOS Group
Air Defense Artillery
Primary Unit
1995-1996, 00Z, HHB, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery
Previously Held MOS
74D10-Information Systems Operator
74E10-Computer Systems Operator
16P-Chaparral Crewman
16R-Short Range ADA Crewman - Vulcan
16Z50-Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant
Service Years
1971 - 1996
Other Languages
German
Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
1st Infantry Division Certificate
3rd Infantry Division Certificate
Army Track Vehicle Driver Certificate
Army Wheel Vehicle Driver Certificate
Certificate Of Achievement
Certificate Of Appreciation
Cold War Certificate
Desert Rat
Desert Runners
Order of Saint Barbara
Reforger Certificate
Sergeant Morales Club
US Army Disabled Veteran Certificate
Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major
Eight Service Stripes

 Official Badges 

Army Physical Fitness Badge Army Honorable Discharge (1984-Present) Schutzenschnur Gold


 Unofficial Badges 

Honorable Order of Saint Barbara


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Society of the 3rd Infantry DivisionAir Defense Artillery Association
  1983, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
  1994, Air Defense Artillery Association - Assoc. Page


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

I am currently retired, but catching up on all the activities that I missed out on: hunting, fishing, kayaking, competitive shooting, and taking life one day at a time.
   
Other Comments:

I truly miss the Army, but if the truth is to be known, the best years that I had were as a junior leader.  That is where the leather meets the pavement, with daily contact with my soldiers. I felt then that I made the most significant impact on my soldiers. Of course, being a CSM had its merits, but face it, I wasn't on the ground with every minute of the day in direct contact with the troops. I also missed operating the weapons systems that I had been trained on: Chaparral, Vulcan, Redeye, and Stinger.
   
   1976-1976, Air Defense Artillery Center and School (Staff)

Sergeant
From Month/Year
June / 1976 		To Month/Year
August / 1976
Unit
Air Defense Artillery Center and School (Staff) Unit Page
Rank
Sergeant		 MOS
Not Specified
Base, Fort or City
Ft. Bliss		State/Country
Texas
  
 
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 Air Defense Artillery Center and School (Staff) Details

Air Defense Artillery Center and School (Staff)
Type
Training 		 
Parent Unit
Fort Sill, OK 		Strength
School
Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Mar 19, 2019
   
   
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22 Members Also There at Same Time
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Air Defense Artillery Center and School (Staff)
Cox, Jimmy, COL, (1963-1989) TC Colonel
Mann, William, LTC, (1967-1993) AG 42A Captain
Smith, Gary, COL, (1971-1999) AD 1177 Captain
Gonzales, Michael, COL, (1975-2001) AD 14B Second Lieutenant
Brigmond, Richard, MSG, (1961-1983) OD 24C10 Sergeant First Class
Collier, David, SFC, (1975-1995) AD 24T Sergeant First Class
Copeland, Richard, SFC, (1962-1984) AD 16B Sergeant First Class
Osgood, Samuel, SSG, (1968-1984) AD 24M30 Staff Sergeant
Perusi, Thomas, SP 5, (1975-1978) OD 24G10 Specialist 5
Eckenrode, Gregory, SP 5, (1974-1980) AD 24Q Specialist 4
Gonzalez, Mario, SP 4, (1974-1977) AD 16F10 Specialist 4
Air Defense Artillery School Battalion
Watt, David, CPL, (1976-1979) AD 16R Private First Class
HHB
Vasquez, Rudy, SFC, (1976-1996) AD 16J10 Sergeant First Class
US Army Air Defense School (USAADS)
Vaughn, Jack, LTC, (1962-1989) 49A Lieutenant Colonel
Marshall, Rick, SSG, (1972-1982) AD 24U Staff Sergeant
Baker, Rick, SP 5, (1974-1980) AG 71L10 Specialist 5
Davis, Terrence, MSG, (1965-1990) AG 75C20 Specialist 5
Fernandez, Miguel, SGT, (1985-1986) OD 25K Specialist 5
Lauria, Amedeo, LTC, (1973-2002) SC 84E Specialist 5
Maley, Randy, SP 5, (1975-1978) AG 75B20 Specialist 5
Jackson, John, SP 4, (1976-1984) QM 94B10 Specialist 4
Polo, Joseph, SPC, (1976-1988) OD 24Q Private First Class

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