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Basic
Training:
January 20, 1994 - March 4, 1994, Honor Flight 137 - Lackland
AFB, TX. When joining the Air Force I was categorized for an Administration
career.
Air University: March 5, 1994 - April 20, 1994, Air Education Command - Maxwell AFB, AL. Training to include Computer Applications, Typing, Accounting, Budget Analysis, Supply and Military Protocol.
Permanent Station:
April
21, 1994 - December 19, 1998,
45th
Space Wing - Patrick AFB, FL. Mission: "To be the
world's premier gateway to space." I was assigned to the
Space
Wing Chapel as an Office Manager. I learned both technical
and non technical skills while working numerous roles. I had a primary
responsibility as Computer Manager and Security Officer for 15 computers.
As Readiness Manager I learned systems which allowed me to track the deployment
of military personnel and equipment through an integrated military network.
Quickbooks, Microsoft Office and Local Area Networking was also taught.
My communication skills were essential for team projects and communication
with base agencies.
Overseas Assignment: May
2, 1995 - July 31, 1995, Joint Task Force 160, Operation Sea Signal - Guantanamo
Bay, NAVSTA, Cuba. Humanitarian assistance was given to over 100,000
Cuban and Haitian refugees. The Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines
combined to assist in building, maintaining, and controlling camps in Guantanamo
Bay. My role was to assist in maintaining facilities that accommodated
the refugees. I was responsible for giving commanders feedback on
the moral in the camps. Being a team player was essential in communicating
and providing information to other branches of the U.S. military.
Interesting
Facts:
1. Guantanamo Bay
has the largest mine field in the world separating sovereign Cuba and and
the U.S military installation. 2. Cuba is the closest communist
country to the U.S. located 90 miles away from Florida. 3.
Every refugee that cleared a background check was given U.S. citizenship.
Volunteer Participation: (1) August 15, 1995 - December 31, 1996, Air Force Honor Guard; provided over 300 hours of ceremonies, funerals, memorials, and special events. (2) September 2, 1996 - December 18, 1997, Center for Service Learning - Brevard Community College; provided 40 hours of community service with the American Red Cross. (3) April 21, 1998, SeaFest 98; volunteering at a corn booth to raise money for the Chamber of Commerce. (4) October 25, 1996 - October 30, 1996, Base Haunted House. (5) May 8, 1997, Bus Driver; received a Commercial Driving License to drive different youth groups to attractions and theme parks.
Medal/Ribbons: Air Force Achievement Medal's (3), Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Training Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award's (2), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
Reason for Leaving Active Duty: The Air Force was great but my desire to leave was greater. I seperated to finish college and find a career that is more satisfying.
Air Force Reserves:
December 20, 1998 - Present, 325 Fighter Wing - Tyndall
AFB, FL. My relationship with the military is ongoing
as an Inactive Military Augmentee in the reserves. The reserves allows
me to earn extra money for school. My continued involvement will
be contingent on the job offers I receive prior to graduating.
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