Kittleson, Benjamin K., MC1

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Service Status
USN Active
Final Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Last NEC
A04A-Multimedia Cameraman
Last NEC Group
Mass Comms
Primary Unit
2021-Present, MC-8153, Naval Special Warfare Center (Staff)
Previously Held NEC's
AG-0000-Aerographer's Mate
MA-90DO-Detainee Operations
MC-0000-Mass Communication Specialist
MC-8143-Motion Media Cameraman
MC-8153-Public Affairs Supervisor
Service Years
2006 - Present
Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Decommissioning
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Order of the Shellback
Sandbox Sailor Operation Iraqi Freedom
Sailor of the Quarter
Voice Edition
MC-Mass Communication Specialist
Four Hash Marks

 Official Badges 




 Unofficial Badges 

Order of the Shellback


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)Post 2275, Sable PostPost 303
  2009, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) - Assoc. Page
  2011, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 2275, Sable Post (Member) (El Cajon, California) - Chap. Page
  2011, American Legion, Post 303 (Member) (El Cajon, California) - Chap. Page
  2022, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 3783, Private First Class Archie G. Mc Arthur Post (Member) (Ramona, California) - Chap. Page


 Additional Information
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 Ribbon Bar
Surface Warfare Enlisted Badge
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Badge

 
 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
  2006, Recruit Training (Great Lakes, IL), 912
 Unit Assignments
Keesler AFB (Staff)Commander Navy Reserve Forces Command (COMNAVRESFORCOM)Navy Provisional Detainee Battalion Ramadi Two (NPDB-R2)Navy Provisional Detainee Battalion Ramadi 3 (NPDB Ramadi 3)
Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific (FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC), Fleet Imaging Command Pacific (FICP) MiramarCNO - OPNAVUSS George Washington (CVN-73)USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
AFRTS/Armed Forces Network/Broadcasting  (AFN), Naval Media Center (NAVMEDIA)USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)USS San Diego (LPD-22)Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC)
  2007-2007, AG-0000, Keesler AFB (Staff)
  2007-2008, AG-0000, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Reserve Activity (NMORA)
  2008-2009, MA-90DO, Navy Provisional Detainee Battalion Ramadi Two (NPDB-R2)
  2009-2009, MA-90DO, Navy Provisional Detainee Battalion Ramadi 3 (NPDB Ramadi 3)
  2010-2010, MC-0000, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific (FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC), Fleet Imaging Command Pacific (FICP) Miramar
  2011-2012, MC-0000, Fleet Combat Camera Group Pacific (FLTCOMCAMGRUPAC), Fleet Imaging Command Pacific (FICP) Miramar
  2012-2012, CNO - OPNAV
  2012-2015, MC-8143, USS George Washington (CVN-73)
  2015-2015, MC-8143, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
  2015-2018, MC-8143, AFN Misawa, Japan
  2018-2021, MC-0000, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
  2020-2020, USS San Diego (LPD-22)
  2021-Present, MC-8153, Naval Special Warfare Center (Staff)
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  2009-2010 OIF/Iraqi Sovereignty (2009-10)
  2010-2010 Training Exercise - RIMPAC '10
  2011-2011 Training Exercise - Talisman Saber '11 
  2013-2013 Training Exercise - Talisman Saber '13
  2013-2013 Operation Damayan (Philippines)
  2015-2015 Training Exercise - Talisman Saber '15
 Reflections on Service
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Navy.
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 boot camp and what units, bases, ships or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
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?
Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
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?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
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?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
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?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Navy?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
 Colleges Attended 
  1992-1994, Others/Not Listed
  2016-2017, DeVry University (Online)
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