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Current Service Status
USN Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Senior Chief Petty Officer
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Current/Last Primary NEC
PN-2612-Classification Interviewer
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Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Personnelman
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Primary Unit
1991-1991, PN-2612, Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS)
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Previously Held NEC
RM-0000-Radioman
SR-0000-Seaman Recruit
PN-0000-Personnelman
PN-2526-Personnel Administration
PN-9585-Navy Recruiter Canvasser
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Service Years
1962 - 1991
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Foreign Language(s)
Vietnamese
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Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Cold War
Neptune Subpoena
Order of the Shellback
Order of the Golden Dragon
Plank Owner
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Voice Edition
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1965, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 5 (Member) (Norfolk, Virginia) [Verified] 1
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1965, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) [Verified]
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1966, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 97 (Member) (Whidbey Island, Washington) [Verified] 2
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1972, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 86 (Member) (Millington, Tennessee) [Verified] 4
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1976, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 276 (Member) (Omaha, Nebraska) [Verified] 3
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1988, Tri-State Navy Chiefs Association TSCPOA [Verified] 135
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1990, Navy League of the United States [Verified]
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1995, American Legion, Post 318 (Life Member) (Brandon, South Dakota) [Verified] 5
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1995, The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), Chapter 29 (Vice President) (Rapid City, South Dakota) [Verified] 1
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1995, USS South Dakota (BB-57) Association [Verified] 55
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1998, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Post 4726, Three Rivers Post (Member) (Brandon, South Dakota) [Verified] 9
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2002, United States Navy Cruiser Sailors Association [Verified]
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2002, USS Wainwright Association [Verified] 3
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2004, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 959 (Member) (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) [Verified] 50
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2004, Mobile Riverine Force Association [Verified]
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2006, Swift Boat Sailors Association (SBSA) [Verified]
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2007, United States Navy Memorial [Verified]
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2008, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 276 (Member) (Omaha, Nebraska) [Verified] 3
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2008, National Chief Petty Officers Association [Verified]
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2012, United States Naval Institute [Verified]
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2012, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 1 (Member) (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) [Verified] 1
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2013, NTWS Unit Historian [Verified]
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TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF SHIPS AND SHORE ASSIGNMENTS
TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF SHIPS AND LAND ASSIGNMENT
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1962-1962, Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
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1962-1962, SR-0000, HQ, RTC (Cadre/Faculty Staff) San Diego, CA
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1962-1962, RM-0000, (RM) Radioman A School
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1962-1963, PN-0000, USS Amphion (AR-13)
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1962-1963, PN-0000, USS Georgetown (AG-165)
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1963-1963, PN-0000, General Shipboard Fire Fighting Course
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1963-1964, PN-0000, USS Georgetown (AGTR-2)
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1965-1966, PN-0000, USS Towhee (AGS-28)
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1966-1969, PN-0000, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
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1969-1969, PN-2612, (PN) Personnelman C School
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1969-1969, PN-0000, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Course
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1969-1969, PN-2612, Small Unit Leaders Support Arms Orientation Course
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1969-1969, PN-0000, Defense Language Institute Vietnamese Course
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1969-1969, PN-2526, USS Gallup (PG-85)
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1969-1970, PN-2612, Coastal Surveillance Force (TF-115)
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1969-1970, PN-2612, Mobile Advanced Tactical Support Base SEA FLOAT (MATSB)
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1970-1971, PN-2612, VP-19 Big Red
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1971-1971, PN-2612, Career Counselor School
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1971-1972, PN-2612, (PN) Personnelman C School
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1972-1976, PN-2612, NATTC (Staff) Millington, TN, Naval Air Technical Training Command (Staff)
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1973-1973, PN-2612, Corrections Counselor School
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1976-1976, PN-2612, Military Customs Inspector Training Course
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1976-1979, PN-2612, USS Wainwright (CG-28)
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1979-1979, PN-9585, Enlisted Recruiter Orientation (ENRO) Course
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1979-1983, PN-0000, Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
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1979-1983, PN-2612, Navy Recruiting District Omaha, NE, Commander Naval Recruiting Command (CNRC)
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1983-1991, PN-2612, Chief of Naval Reserve New Orleans (CNAVRES), HQs - Chief Naval Reserve Force
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1991-1991, PN-2612, Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS)
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Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Navy. |
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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. What was your reason for leaving? |
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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? |
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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? |
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From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day. |
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What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career? |
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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? |
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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? |
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List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. |
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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? |
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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? |
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What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? |
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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? |
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Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Navy? |
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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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May 22, 1961, ALLIANCE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 5
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May 29, 1975, NATTC Sailors Place Flags On Veterans Graves 1
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Aug 14, 1978, GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES 7
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Feb 28, 1983, Retired (TRF to FLTRES) 3
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Aug 01, 1991, WAS RETIRED FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY 1
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Jan 23, 1992, It was very important for me to get to Washington DC and to see the Vietnam War memorial 1
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Nov 02, 1992, ELECTED TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE LEGISLATURE AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT TEN 24
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Nov 11, 1998, VETERAN OF THE YEAR 1
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May 30, 2000, MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE VA HOSPITAL GROUNDS SIOUX FALLS, SD 7
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Sep 16, 2006, SOUTH DAKOTA'S VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATION 25
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Jul 01, 2007, DEMOLITION OF KODAC BUILDING IN ROCHESTER NEW YORK
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Oct 17, 2007, TRIP TO BLACK HILLS, BAD LANDS AND CRAZY HORSE 131
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May 05, 2008, CAMPAIGN FOR AND ELECTION TO BRANDON, SD CITY COUNCIL 7
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Jul 27, 2008, SUMMER VACATION HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA 19
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May 25, 2009, DEDICATION OF SIOUX FALLS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 15
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Feb 14, 2010, WINTER 2009-2010 BRANDON SOUTH DAKOTA 18
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Jun 26, 2010, SALUTE TO THE TROOPS JUNE 25 to JUNE 28, 2010 56
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Aug 25, 2010, HOME TOWN HERO AWARD 7
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Sep 17, 2010, ROGER AND MARY VISIT THE GRAND CANYON ON 44TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 4
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Nov 27, 2010, VIET NAM VET MUSEUM ADDED 2
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Mar 12, 2011, APPLE PIE 1
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Jul 21, 2011, MY GRAND CHILDREN'S SCHOOL PICTURES 22
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Sep 22, 2011, BY PASS SURGERY COMPLIMENTS OF AGENT ORANGE!!! 4
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May 10, 2012, SWARING IN FOR SECOND TERM ON CITY COUNCIL 1
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Jul 11, 2012, DECISION ON MY VA CLAIM APPRVOED 1
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Jul 31, 2012, Forum Photos 2
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Aug 10, 2012, Purchase 2003 Ford Explorer SportTrc 1
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Sep 08, 2012, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT FOR FRA TO USS LA SALLE SHIP REUNION 1
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May 06, 2013, BRANDON SD LOYALTY DAY 9
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May 27, 2013, GRANDSON AND DAUGHTER HONOR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER 4
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Jul 23, 2013, BROOKS, MICHEY 3
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Aug 24, 2013, FREEDOM BIRD 2013 AUGUST 24TH AND 25TH 2013 30
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Sep 11, 2013, BENCH DEDICATED 1
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May 28, 2014, BRANDON SD HEROES 2
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Sep 17, 2014, Married to my wife Mary for 48 years 1
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May 31, 2015, Granddaughter wins essay contest of FRA Branch 276 Omaha, NE 1
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Mar 24, 2016, Mary's 50 year reunion of nursing school
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Apr 22, 2016, Why I am Proud to be an American
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Oct 15, 2016, NAVY BALL 1
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Jun 08, 2017, General Photos
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What are you doing now:
I have completely retired and enjoy spending time with my Wife and our grand children. I have been busy in politics, kind of my thing, having been elected to and serving eight years in the South Dakota State Legislature and currently elected to and serving on the City Council where I live. I continue to be involved with the Veterans Organization that I belong to. My Wife and I are active in our Church with both of us serving on different committees. The Navy has been a part of my life for all my life. I find this wedsite to be one of the best for finding old shipmates and friends.
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Other Comments:
I Was Elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1993 and won re-election four time serving a total of eight years through 2000. While serving in the House of Representatives I served as a member of the House Education Committee (6yrs), and Vice Chairman (2yrs). I Served on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee as a member (6yrs), and Chairman (2yrs). I was a member of the National conference of state legislatures (NCSL) serving as a member of the legislative study group on chemical weapons. Served as a member of Editorial Board for "State Line Midwest" Which was published monthly by the mid-western legislative conference of the council of state governments. Outside of the Legislature I Served as a member of the Executive Board of Directors (SECOG) 'Southeastern Council of Governments. I became a member of Toastmasters International Club 210. Was vice president of membership 2005-2006, sergeant of arms (2003-2004), vice president of membership (2000-2001). Vice president of public relations (1996-1997), (2000-2001), President (1997-1998), (2001-2002), attained Competent Toastmaster (Mar 1997), attained Advanced Toastmaster (Bronze) (Sep 1998), attained Advanced Toastmaster (Silver) (Jun 2001), attained Advanced Toastmaster (Gold) (June 2002), attained competent leader (May 2005), Life Member Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) since December 1965 (member of branch 276, Omaha, Nebraska). Member Tri State Navy Chief Petty Officers Association. Held the offices of Treasurer, President, Vice-president, Recorder. I was honored with veteran of the year award in 1998. Former member Sioux Falls Veterans council. Member American Legion Post 0318, Brandon, SD serve as Chaplin and Service Officer. Life member Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4726, Brandon, SD, served as post commander 1999 to 2001. Selected to all-state commander�??s team 2001. Member Retire Enlisted man�??s Association joined 6/13/1995 (member at large), life member Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 959, Sioux Falls, SD. Brandon volunteer fire department (fire fighter i) ten years (1983-1993), Past recorder past board of director. Brandon high school band parents association, past president and past vice president. South Dakota State Fraternal Congress, past president, past 1st vice president, past 2nd vice president past 3rd vice president past secretary/treasurer. Past member of South Dakota life underwriters association past member board of directors, past chairman of federal legislation committee, past chairman of state legislation committee. Brandon valley youth softball association organizer and past president. Brandon valley softball umpires association organizer and past president. Southeast South Dakota Vietnam war memorial dedication chairman 2006. City of Brandon, SD. I was elected to city council for two year term 2002 and the terms were changed to four year terms when I was elected in 2004 and I was reelected in 2008. I was reelected to city council for four more years 2012-2016. Have just been reelected to another four year term 2016-2020.
Vice President of council 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
President of council 2011, 2012
water/sewer commissioner 2008
administration commissioner 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,2016, 2017
planning and zoning 2009, 2010, 201, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, chairman 2017
committee for employee's health plan 2011,2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Chairman of the committee to design a flag for the City of Brandon, SD |
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