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Current Service Status
USA Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Chief Warrant Officer 3
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Current/Last Service Branch
Warrant Officer (pre-2004)
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Current/Last Primary MOS
131A-Target Acquisition Technician
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Current/Last MOS Group
Field Artillery
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Primary Unit
1997-1999, 131A, HHB, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 4th Infantry Division
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Previously Held MOS
13E10-Cannon Fire Direction Specialist
13F10-Fire Support Specialist
13F20-Fire Support Specialist
13F30-Fire Support Specialist
13F40-Fire Support Specialist
131A-Target Acquisition Radar Technician
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Service Years
1970 - 1999
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Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
2nd Infantry Division Certificate
Cold War Certificate
Order of Saint Barbara
Order of Saint Michael
Reforger Certificate
Soldier of the Quarter
US Army Disabled Veteran Certificate
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1970, Association of United States Army (AUSA), North Texas Chapter (Member) (Dallas, Texas)
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1972, United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
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1982, 1st Cavalry Division Association, Crossed Sabers Chapter (Member) (Fort Hood, Texas)
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1985, United States Field Artillery Association
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1987, Army Field Artillery Association
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1993, US Army Warrant Officers Association
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2004, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Dept of Texas (National President) (Austin, Texas)
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2005, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Abilene (Abiline, Texas)
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2007, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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2011, American Legion, Post 267 (Member) (Marshall, Texas)
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2017, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
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What are you doing now:
I serve as a priest in the Episcopal Church, the American Province of the Anglican Communion. I served as Rector for Trinity Episcopal Church in Marshall, Texas for 15 years and retired from full time ministry in 2019. I also have served in churches in Temple, Austin, and Houston during my ministry. I now serve as Priest in Charge of Christ Episcopal Church in Jefferson, Texas. I also serve as the Chaplain to the Marion County, Texas Sheriff's Department.
I am a certified NRA Pistol Instructor and Texas Licensed to Carry Instructor.
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1971-1971, 13E10, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 23rd Infantry Division (Americal)
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1978-1979, 13F10, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 82nd Airborne Division
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1978-1979, 13F10, HHB, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 82nd Airborne Division
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1979-1980, 13F10, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 2nd Infantry Division
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1980-1981, 13F10, HHB, 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery
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1980-1981, 13F20, HHB, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery
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1980-1981, 13F10, HHC, 1st Cavalry Division
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1982-1983, 13F20, HHB, 210th Field Artillery Brigade
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1983-1984, 13F30, HHB, 2nd Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment
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1984-1985, 13F10, HHB, 1st Battalion, 15th Field Artillery
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1985-1987, 13F10, 1st Battalion, 80th Field Artillery Regiment
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1986-1989, 13F40, Field Artillery Training Center (Staff), Fort Sill
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1987-1989, 13F40, 1st Battalion, 80th Field Artillery Regiment
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1989-1990, 131A, Field Artillery Training Center (Staff), Fort Sill
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1989-1990, 131A, F Battery (TAB) 26th Field Artillery
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1990-1991, 131A, G Battery, 333rd Field Artillery
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1991-1991, 131A, F Battery, 333rd Field Artillery
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1993-1994, 131A, HQ, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
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1994-1995, 131A, A Battery, 26th Field Artillery
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1994-1995, 131A, A Battery, 26th Field Artillery
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1995-1999, 131A, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 4th Infantry Division
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1996-1998, 131A, A Battery, 26th Field Artillery
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1997-1999, 131A, HHB, Division Artillery (DIVARTY) 4th Infantry Division
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1970, Association of United States Army (AUSA), North Texas Chapter (Member) (Dallas, Texas)
- Chap. Page
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1972, United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
- Assoc. Page
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1982, 1st Cavalry Division Association, Crossed Sabers Chapter (Member) (Fort Hood, Texas)
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1985, United States Field Artillery Association
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1987, Army Field Artillery Association
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1993, US Army Warrant Officers Association
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2004, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Dept of Texas (National President) (Austin, Texas)
- Chap. Page
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2005, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Abilene (Abiline, Texas)
- Chap. Page
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2007, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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2011, American Legion, Post 267 (Member) (Marshall, Texas)
- Chap. Page
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2017, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
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Reflections on CW3 Himes's
US Army Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE ARMY.
I was raised in a military family. My Dad was career Air Force having joined the Army in 1940 and being selected for pilot training in early 1941. He flew a B24 in the ETO until he was shot down over Ploesti, Romania. After he was repatriated after the war he stayed in the Air Force until his retirement in 1973. I think the first music I remember was sounding of retreat. Men like my father that I met on a daily basis reflected a sense of honor and integrity that I came to admire. The example of service to our nation was instilled by such men. After a year of college, I was pretty much sick of the vast majority of professors I had. These individuals did not reflect the values I was raised up on and believed in. So, I decided I wanted to live and work in the company of honorable men and that led me to join the Army.
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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?
The time I spent in the Army was rewarding. The soldiers I served with were great Americans. I was a Redleg from the start. I was trained as a 13F (Forward Observer) and served in that MOS up through being a Sargent First Class (E7). At that point I had the opportunity to transition to the Warrant Officer Corps as a Target Acquisition Technician (131A). For the first number of years I was in command of various Radar Detachments (AN/TPQ 36's, and 37's). After being promoted to CW3 I was assigned as the Targeting Officer for a division artillery. I soon discover that being on a staff was not for me. I would much rather serve with soldiers on the ground. As they were beginning the process of re-structing the Warrant Officer Corps (that led to its demise and WO being assigned to branches). I learned that my days of leading troops was over and that the remainder of my career would be one staff assignment after another and realized that it was time to pull the pin and retire.
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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?
Korean Flood Relief in in 1984 had an impact on me. I was struck with how resilient the South Korean people were and their tireless efforts to work to save their communities from the floods. We worked along side ROKA soldiers and Police in helping in rescue efforts as well.
Desert Storm / Desert Shield was certainly an interesting event. I was serving as Target Acquisition Officer in 2ID in Korea when I was selected to go to Southwest Asia to fill a slot in 24ID. I left Korea and traveled to Fr. Benning to be processed into theater. From their flew to KKMC. spent abpout 3 hours there and found myself sitting on the floor of a KC130 with a bunch of other guys heading up to the XVIII AB Corps area of operations. spent one night sleeping in a GP large all by myself and the a truck ride to the 24ID and GTAB 333FA. I was assigned to a AN/TPQ36 section that supported 3/42 FA throughout the ground campaign. The radar section was a great bunch of soldiers and the commadner of 3/42 FA was a good boss. After the cease fire we returned to Saudi Arabia. I was suppose to go back to Korea. The Bn Cdr of 3/42 FA but me on his BN manifest which got me back top Ft. Stewart. Once there called my branch manager to let them know I had returned to Ft. Stewart and what they wanted me to do? The guy was ticked off, I was suppose have remained in Saudi Arabia until the Army could figure out how to get me back to Korea. After some negotiation He ended up sending me to Ft. Hood for my next duty assignment. Got to Ft. Hood pior to the return of 1CAV.
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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 Sill, Oklahoma will always have special memories for me. I began my Army career with basic and AIT there. Those are not the fond memories I refer to. I was also blessed to serve there as a Drill Sergeant. My tour as a Drill Sergeant gave me the opportunity to shape the lives many good soldiers that began their careers as one of my trainees. Over the course of 20 years I continued to run into soldiers that had been in my platoon or battery. I served three years as a platoon sergeant and a little over 18 months as a Senior Drill Sergeant. I served in A-4FA A, 1/82FA and C/1-82FA. The cadre I served with were some truly outstanding NCO's and officers. I returned to Fort Sill after WOC at Ft. Rucker and complete by tech certification as a 131A. The guys in my class were also a great bunch of guys. A special salute to Kenny Roberts, where ever you are.
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WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF FROM YOUR MILITARY CAREER?
I was fortunate to spend 3 years as a Drill Sergeant and Senior Drill Sergeant at Ft. Sill. We trained One Station Unit Training 13F, 13E, and13R. This was one of the most satisfying tours of duty I ever had. I served with some great NCO's and officers.
It is an awesome responsibility to be assigned to train soldiers. I was fortunate to serve with a number of them after I came off the trail. Over the years I watched several of them grow into fine leaders and achieve the highest ranks in the Army.
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