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Current Service Status
USA Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Master Sergeant
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Current/Last Service Branch
Ordnance Corps
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Current/Last Primary MOS
63Z50-Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
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Current/Last MOS Group
Ordnance
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Primary Unit
1990-1996, 63Z50, 496th Military Police Battalion
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Previously Held MOS
00R-Recruiter
63B10-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
63B20-Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
63C10-Wheeled and Track Vehicle Mechanic
635.7-Auto Repair Inspector
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Service Years
1966 - 1996
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| Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
Cold War Certificate
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1990, Army Ordnance Corps Association
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1992, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 2517, Tanforan Post (National President) (San Bruno, California)
- Chap. Page
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1997, United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
- Assoc. Page
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2001, Association of United States Army (AUSA), Major General William F. Dean Chapter (Life Member) (Dublin, California)
- Chap. Page
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2001, American Legion, Post 466 (Paid Up For Life) (Big River, California)
- Chap. Page
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2010, The Army and Navy Union USA
- Assoc. Page
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2011, American Military Retirees Association (AMRA)
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2011, National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS), Chapter 5 (Member) (San Francisco, California)
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2014, Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA)
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2014, Army Historical Foundation
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2020, Marines' Memorial Association & Foundation
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What are you doing now:
I retired from my Mil-tech job (63rd Army Reserve Cmd) as Hv-Equip Inspector at ECS#30 Maintenance Repair Shop Bldg. 730, Camp Parks (Dublin, CA. after 34 years of service. and now I'am with the California State Military Reserve (SDF) From:05 Jun 1996 To: Pres. appointed as CW2-Chief with the S-4, unit: 100th Troop Command Support Bde. San Rafael,CA., this unit is under the California Army National Guard , we our a AUX support to them. (as the Coast Guard AUX is to the Reg-Coast Guard Units.
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Other Comments:
This is the Best Military type Website,s yet.
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1966-1966, 00R, 6th Army (Sixth Army)
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1966-1967, 63B10, HHB, 1st Battalion, 25th Artillery
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1966-1967, 63B10, I Corps
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1968-1968, 63C10, Fifth United States Army (5th Army)
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1968-1969, 63B20, HQ, Fifth United States Army (5th Army)
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1969-1976, 124th Regional Readiness Command
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1969-1976, 63C10, HHC, 801st Engineer Battalion
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1976-1982, 635.7, USAG Presidio of San Francisco
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1982-1990, 63Z50, 63rd Army Reserve Command (63rd ARCOM)
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1990-1996, 63Z50, 221st Military Police Brigade
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1990-1996, 63Z50, 496th Military Police Battalion
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Reflections on MSG Sneathen's
US Army Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE ARMY.
Well I made it. Altogether I have 43 Years plus. 1. Active Duty from: May 1966 to May 1969 US Army Ft. Ord,CA (IAT), Korea 1/25th FA, Ft. Carson, CO 115th Pet Co; 2. USAR Duty from May 1969 to Jun 1996 US Army Reserve. Ft Baker,CA. & OABR,CA. 801st (PC) Engr - PSF,CA. 6211th USAG San Jose,CA 496th MP Bn; 3. CSMR-(SDF) From 06 Jun 1996 to Retirement on the Night 22 Oct 11 at our Dinning In , Unit : Nor Com HHC San Rafael, CA.
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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 BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
My complete Army career path was in the MOS 63 Maintenance Field. I went from Wheel Veh Mech MOS 63B20, to Track Mech, MOS 63H30, then Auto-Mech / Inspector Mos: 63H40, Motor Sgt Mos 63B40 Maintenance NCOIC MOS 63Z50.
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
I was in the Army at the time of the Vietnam War, but I went over to KOREA.
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
Fort Carson, CO. At this active duty station is were I met my wife.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Going into the Army and going to Fort Ord, CA. and the long bus ride.
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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?
MSM for all my service.
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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?
My old motor Sgt Maj L.C. Olden. He took me under his wing and helped me with all the need to know stuff.
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
One day I replaced some batteries in a truck. When I tried to start this truck and go pick up supply, the truck did not start. Someone took by battery. I did not laugh at first. But later I did.
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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 went to work for the DOD as a Auto-Mech / Inspector WG-5803.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
1. USAA Benefits: Auto-Ins, banking, other; 2. VFW; 3.AUSA
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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?
The way I look at an issue and work it out.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE ARMY?
Just keep at it and you will get there.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
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It helps get back to some of the Vets that we lose contact with. *J*
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