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.
Description After the Twin Towers destruction on 9/11/2001, the 77th Regional Readiness
Command mobilization for Rescue and Security of Ground Zero.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
September / 2001
To Month/Year
December / 2001
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
People You Remember G-4, 42nd ID (MECH), MG Garrett, CSM Lyness, COL Coyne, SFC Snyder, SSG Rapp
Memories Gathering information for the G-4 BUB Slides, organizing Procurement Requests, identifying and accounting for newly donated items on the drill floor, etc.
Visting WTC site, Governor Pataki's visit/speech and watching the New York Yankees comeback victory in the World Series with "real" New York fans! Best and Worst of times.