Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). MoreHide
Comments FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS AIRSPEED LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FOR FLEET READINESS CENTER MIDATLANTIC DETACHMENT NORFOLK FROM DECEMBER 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 2022. DEMONSTRATING EXCEPTIONA... FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS AIRSPEED LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FOR FLEET READINESS CENTER MIDATLANTIC DETACHMENT NORFOLK FROM DECEMBER 2019 THROUGH AUGUST 2022. DEMONSTRATING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, SENIOR CHIEF KOHAN LED 12 SAILORS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SEVEN CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES ACROSS TWO COMMANDS, RESULTING IN AN OVERALL MAN-HOUR REDUCTION OF 23 PERCENT AND COST AVOIDANCE OF 1.25 MILLION DOLLARS. IN ADDITION, HE OVERSAW THE FACILITATION OF GREEN AND YELLOW BELT TRAINING TO 347 SAILORS AND MARINES FROM 21 LOCAL COMMANDS, THEREBY FOSTERING A CULTURE OF INNOVATION THROUGHOUT THE REGION. SENIOR CHIEF KOHAN'S SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES CULMINATED 27 YEARS OF HONORABLE AND DEDICATED MILITARY SERVICE. BY HIS DISTINCTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, LEADERSHIP, AND UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO DUTY, SENIOR CHIEF KOHAN REFLECTED CREDIT ON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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First award - for service ending August 15, 2022
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). MoreHide
Comments FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS COMMAND DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM ADVISOR ON USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) FROM JULY 2015 TO DECEMBER 2019. EXHIBITING EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP, HE FACILITATED ... FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS COMMAND DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM ADVISOR ON USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH (CVN 77) FROM JULY 2015 TO DECEMBER 2019. EXHIBITING EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP, HE FACILITATED 56 ALCOHOL AWARE CLASSES TO 647 NEWLY REPORTED SAILORS AND PERFORMED 105 DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENINGS, RESULTING IN A 56 PERCENT OVERALL REDUCTION IN ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF THE 2019 DOCKING PLANNED INCREMENTAL AVAILABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, AS ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, HE LED 56 SAILORS IN THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 1270 MAINTENANCE ACTIONS, RESULTING IN A PERFECT SCORE ON THE 2019 UNITED STATES FLEET FORCES COMMAND MAINTENANCE READINESS ASSIST VISIT. BY HIS NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PERSEVERANCE, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY, SENIOR CHIEF KOHAN REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND UPHELD THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATE NAVAL SERVICE. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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First award - for service ending August 15, 2019
Criteria Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determine... Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determined MoreHide
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Operation INHERENT RESOLVE aboard USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH.
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med/Gulf deployment aboard USS GEORGE H W BUSH January 21 - TBD, 2017.
As of 15 October 2014, the U.S. military operation name Operation Inherent Resolve officially refers to the US's military actions against ISIL, specifically the campaign in Iraq and the campaign in Sy
As of 15 October 2014, the U.S. military operation name Operation Inherent Resolve officially refers to the US's military actions against ISIL, specifically the campaign in Iraq and the campaign in Syria.
Unlike their coalition partners, and unlike previous America combat operations, no name was originally given to the 2014 conflict against ISIS by the U.S. government. The decision to keep the conflict nameless drew considerable media criticism. U.S. Service members remain ineligible for Campaign Medals and other service decorations due to the continuing ambiguous nature of the continuing U.S. involvement in Iraq.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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Seventh award - for service ending August 15, 2016
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievem... The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal may be awarded to service members who, while serving in any capacity with the Navy or Marine Corps, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement or meritorious service (but not of sufficient nature to warrant a higher decoration). MoreHide
Comments FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MESS CATERER AND FIRE WATCH LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) FROM FEBRUARY 2013 TO JULY 2015. DEMONSTRATING O... FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS CHIEF PETTY OFFICER MESS CATERER AND FIRE WATCH LEADING CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) FROM FEBRUARY 2013 TO JULY 2015. DEMONSTRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, CHIEF KOHAN OVERSAW THE COMPLETE RENOVATION OF THE CHIEF'S MESS, WHILE LEADING 17 FOOD SERVICE ATTENDANTS IN FLAWLESSLY MAINTAINING THE FACILITY FOR 216 CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS. FURTHERMORE, HE LED A FIRE WATCH TEAM OF 115 SAILORS, CONTRIBUTING 23,000 MAN-HOURS PREVENTING INADVERTENT FIRES DURING HOT WORK PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE MOST EXTENSIVE CARRIER AVAILABILITY TO DATE. HIS EFFORTS ACHIEVED A COST AVOIDANCE OF 300,000 DOLLARS IN CONTRACTOR COSTS. CHIEF KOHAN'S EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, INITIATIVE, AND LOYAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
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Awarded to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Eligibility OCT 2011 to JUL 2013.
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969. MoreHide
Comments FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS PRODUCTION CONTROL AND CONSOLIDATED AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEM BRANCH CHIEF IN USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) FROM JULY 2011 TO FEBRUARY 2013. CHIEF KOHAN DISPLAY... FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS PRODUCTION CONTROL AND CONSOLIDATED AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEM BRANCH CHIEF IN USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) FROM JULY 2011 TO FEBRUARY 2013. CHIEF KOHAN DISPLAYED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ABILITIES BY DIRECTING THE PRODUCTION EFFORTS OF 293 TECHNICIANS ACROSS 63 WORKCENTERS IN THE COMPLETION OF MORE THAN 9,400 MAINTENANCE ACTIONS. HIS EFFORTS ENABLED CARRIER AIR WING ONE TO ACHIEVE A 97 PERCENT SORTIE COMPLETION RATE DURING AN EXTENDED EIGHT MONTH DEPLOYMENT IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. ADDITIONALLY, HE DIRECTED 24 EMBARKED SAILORS AND MARINES IN THE COMPLETION OF 760 MAINTENANCE ACTIONS ENCOMPASSING 1,650 MAN HOURS WHICH RESULTED IN A 95.4 PERCENT "READY-FOR-ISSUE" RATE WHILE MAINTAINING A 98 PERCENT "TEST BENCH AVAILABILITY" RATE. CHIEF KOHAN'S SUPERIOR PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY, AND EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
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Awarded to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Eligibility 01 OCT 2011 to 03 JUL 2013.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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Sixth award - for service ending August 15, 2013
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med deployment aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER February 21- May 21, 2013.
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
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Awarded to USS ENTERPRISE. Eligibility 13 JAN 2011 to 04 NOV 2012.
Criteria The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal is awarded by the Secretary of Defense or, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of Transpor... The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal is awarded by the Secretary of Defense or, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of Transportation, to members of the Armed Forces (including Reserve Components) who perform outstanding volunteer service to the civilian community of a sustained, direct, and consequential nature. MoreHide
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med deployment aboard USS ENTERPRISE March 11 - June 11, 2012.
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969. MoreHide
Comments FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS THE CONSOLIDATED AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS LEADING PETTY OFFICER IN USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), DEPLOYED TO THE CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY FROM J... FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS THE CONSOLIDATED AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS LEADING PETTY OFFICER IN USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), DEPLOYED TO THE CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY FROM JANUARY TO JULY 2011. PETTY OFFICER KOHAN DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ABILITIES BY LEADING 25 TECHNICIANS IN THE REPAIR OF 550 AVIONIC COMPONENTS, RESULTING IN THE DEPARTMENT ACHIEVING AN 89 PERCENT READY-FOR-ISSUE RATE. ADDITIONALLY, AS A DAMAGE CONTROL TRAINING TEAM MEMBER, HE PROVIDED ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING TRAINING TO 85 SAILORS, RESULTING IN 100 PERCENT QUALIFICATION FOR THE REPAIR LOCKER. HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS ENABLED THE ENTERPRISE STRIKE GROUP TO PROVIDE AIR POWER EFFECTS FOR COALITION FORCES ON THE GROUND IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS ENDURING FREEDOM AND NEW DAWN. PETTY OFFICER KOHAN'S SUPERIOR PROFESSIONAL ABILITY, LOYAL DEVOTION TO DUTY, AND EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE. MoreHide
Criteria Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determine... Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determined MoreHide
Criteria Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determine... Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determined MoreHide
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Operation ENDURING FREEDOM USS ENTERPRISE
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med deployment aboard USS ENTERPRISE January 13 - July 15, 2011.
Chain of Command
MTU 3010 CASS Phase Night Shift Supervisor. I supervise 8 Navy and Marine instructors and teach the 493S C-198-3044C CASS Common Core course, the 463G C-198-3069 CASS Operator/Maintainer course, which awards the 6704 NEC and the 493R C-198-3043B Advanced/Calibrator course which awards the 6705 NEC.
In April 2009 I moved over to the Instructional Systems Development office, responsible for curriculum management of all courses in MTU 3010 (essentially all I level training).
Criteria The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achieveme... The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces in the grades of lieutenant commander (or major) and below. It is awarded for meritorious service or achievement in either combat or noncombat based on sustained performance or specific achievement of a superlative nature but which does not warrant a Navy Commendation Medal or higher. It may not be awarded for service involving participation in aerial flight after January 1, 1969. MoreHide
Comments FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AT CENTER FOR NAVAL AVIATION TECHNICAL TRAINING UNIT, OCEANA FROM FEBRUARY 2007 TO FEBRUARY 2010. PETTY OFFICER KOHAN FL... FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST AT CENTER FOR NAVAL AVIATION TECHNICAL TRAINING UNIT, OCEANA FROM FEBRUARY 2007 TO FEBRUARY 2010. PETTY OFFICER KOHAN FLAWLESSLY LED 22 COURSEWARE MANAGERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND UPKEEP OF 22 COURSES IN SUPPORT OF CONSOLIDATED AUTOMATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS. HIS EFFORTS CULMINATED IN THE COMPLETION OF 27 FORMAL COURSE REVIEWS, 34 EXTERNAL REVIEWS AND 9 COURSE REVISIONS ENSURING ONLY THE HIGHEST QUALITY TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO FUTURE FLEET TECHNICIANS. ADDITIONALLY, HE EXPERTLY DELIVERED 2,315 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION TO 69 TECHNICIANS IN 20 CLASSES, GRADUATING WITH AN IMPRESSIVE 97.5 GRADE POINT AVERAGE. PETTY OFFICER KOHAN'S PERSONAL INITIATIVE AND UNSWERVING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT ON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY.
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Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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Fifth award - for service ending August 15, 2010.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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Fourth award - for service ending August 15, 2007
Criteria The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the B... The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the Beretta 9mm pistol, while the rifle ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M14 and M16 assault rifle variants. The Navy issues the marksmanship ribbon in three levels, that of Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. The basic ribbon is awarded for the Marksman level while the specific Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification as a Sharpshooter or Expert. Those receiving an Expert qualification receive the Marksmanship Medal, in addition to the Marksmanship Ribbon. MoreHide
Comments Qualified M9 EXPERT at Camp Allen range 03 APR 2007. Scored 233.
Re-qualified M9 EXPERT at Cheatham Annex range 30 NOV 2010. Scored 238.
Re-qualified M9 SHARPSHOOTER at Camp Allen range 22 NOV 2011. Sco... Qualified M9 EXPERT at Camp Allen range 03 APR 2007. Scored 233.
Re-qualified M9 EXPERT at Cheatham Annex range 30 NOV 2010. Scored 238.
Re-qualified M9 SHARPSHOOTER at Camp Allen range 22 NOV 2011. Scored 216. MoreHide
Criteria Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have participated in or served in support of Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001 and to a future date to be determined... Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have participated in or served in support of Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001 and to a future date to be determined. MoreHide
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Awarded 18 FEB 2005. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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Third award - for service ending August 15, 2004
Criteria Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determine... Individuals authorized the award of this medal must have been deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after September 11, 2001, and to a future date to be determined MoreHide
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Operation IRAQI FREEDOM USS GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med/Gulf deployment aboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON 20 January - 26 July, 2004.
Upon assuming the post of chief executive of the CPA in May 2003, L. Paul Bremer also assumed the title of U.S. Presidential Envoy and Administrator in Iraq. He was frequently called Ambassad
Upon assuming the post of chief executive of the CPA in May 2003, L. Paul Bremer also assumed the title of U.S. Presidential Envoy and Administrator in Iraq. He was frequently called Ambassador by numerous media organizations and the White House because it was the highest government rank he had achieved (Ambassador to Netherlands). However, Bremer was not ambassador to Iraq, and there was no U.S. diplomatic mission in Iraq at that time.
The CPA was created and funded as a division of the United States Department of Defense, and as Administrator, Bremer reported directly to the Secretary of Defense. Although troops from several of the coalition countries were present in Iraq at this time, the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) was the primary military apparatus charged with providing direct combat support to the CPA to enforce its authority during the occupation of Iraq.
While many of Saddam Hussein's ornate palaces were looted in the days immediately following the invasion, most of the physical structures themselves survived, relatively intact. It is in these numerous palaces situated throughout the country that the CPA chose to set up office in order to govern. Several of these palaces were retained by the U.S. Government even after the transition of power back to the Iraqi people. The administration was centred in a district of Baghdad, known as the Green Zone, which eventually became a highly secure walled-off enclave.
The CPA was also responsible for administering the Development Fund for Iraq during the year following the invasion. This fund superseded the earlier UN oil-for-food program, and provided funding for Iraq's wheat purchase program, the currency exchange program, the electricity and oil infrastructure programs, equipment for Iraq's security forces, Iraqi civil service salaries, and the operations of the various government ministries.
The first act of the CPA under Bremer was to issue order of de-Ba'athification of Iraqi society. On 23 May, CPA Order Number 2 formally disbanded the Iraqi army On 22 July 2003, the CPA formed the Iraqi Governing Council and appointed its members. The Council membership consisted largely of Iraqi expatriates who had previously fled the country during the rule of Saddam Hussein and also with many outspoken dissidents who had been persecuted by the former regime.
Though still subordinate to the CPA, the Iraqi Governing Council had several key responsibilities of its own. Its duties included appointing representatives to the United Nations, appointing interim ministers to Iraq's vacant cabinet positions, and drafting a temporary constitution known as the Transitional Administrative Law (TAL), which would be used to govern Iraq until a permanent constitution could be written and approved by the general electorate.
In the late afternoon of 14 December 2003, the CPA held a press conference at the Iraqi Forum convention center within Baghdad's Green Zone to announce that former President of Iraq Saddam Hussein had been taken into custody the previous night from a foxhole in a town near Saddam's home town of Tikrit, Iraq. Present at the announcement was Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez of the U.S. Army, Administrator Bremer, members of the British and American intelligence agencies, several members of the Iraqi Governing Council, and a large room full of journalists representing news organizations from around the world.
In order to defeat possible insurgent planning, the CPA transferred power to the newly appointed Iraqi Interim Government at 10:26 AM local time on 28 June 2004. With the CPA disbanded, Bremer left Iraq that same day.
The United States hoped that Iraq could be reconstructed and democratized in much the same way as Japan and Germany were after the Second World War, using them as "examples or even models of successful military occupations."
Fall of Saddam Hussein's regime
Statue of Saddam Hussein being toppled in Baghdad's Firdos Square on 9 April 2003.
On 1 May 2003, President Bush declared the "end of major combat operations" in Iraq, while aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln with a large "Mission Accomplished" banner displayed behind him.
The weeks following the removal of the Saddam Hussein regime were portrayed by American media as generally a euphoric time among the Iraqi populace. New York Post correspondent Jonathan Foreman, reporting from Baghdad in May 2003, wrote that looting was less widespread than reported, and that "the intensity of the population's pro-American enthusiasm is astonishing". There were widespread reports of looting, though much of the looting was directed at former government buildings and other remnants of the Saddam Hussein regime.
There were reports of looting of Iraq's archaeological treasures, mostly from the National Museum of Iraq; up to an alleged 170,000 items, worth billions of U.S. dollars: these reports were later revealed to be vastly exaggerated. Cities, especially Baghdad, suffered through reductions in electricity, clean water and telephone service from pre-war levels, with shortages that continued through at least the next year.
Insurgency begins
Canal Hotel Bombing
In the summer of 2003, the U.S. military focused on hunting down the remaining leaders of the former regime, culminating in the killing of Saddam's sons Uday Hussein and Qusay Hussein on 22 July. In all, over 200 top leaders of the former regime were killed or captured, as well as numerous lesser functionaries and military personnel.
However, even as the Ba'ath party organization disintegrated, elements of the secret police and army began forming guerilla units, since in many cases they had simply gone home rather than openly fight the invading forces. These began to focus their attacks around Mosul, Tikrit and Fallujah. In the fall, these units and other elements who called themselves Jihadists began using ambush tactics, suicide bombings, and improvised explosive devices, targeting coalition forces and checkpoints.
They favored attacking the unarmored Humvee vehicles, and in November they successfully attacked U.S. rotary aircraft with SA-7 missiles bought on the global black market. On 19 August, the UN Headquarters in Baghdad was destroyed in the Canal Hotel Bombing, killing at least 22 people, among them Sérgio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General.
Saddam captured and elections urged
Saddam Hussein shortly after capture by American forces, and after being shaved to confirm his identity
In December 2003, Saddam himself was captured. The provisional government began training a security force intended to defend critical infrastructure, and the U.S. promised over $20 billion in reconstruction aid in the form of credits against Iraq's future oil revenues. At the same time, elements left out of the Iraqi Patriotic Alliance (IPA) began to agitate for elections. Most prominent among these was Ali al-Sistani, Grand Ayatollah in the Shia sect of Islam.
The United States and the Coalition Provisional Authority, run by Jay Garner and three deputies, including Tim Cross, opposed allowing democratic elections at this time, preferring instead to eventually hand over power to an unelected group of Iraqis. More insurgents stepped up their activities. The two most turbulent centers were the area around Fallujah and the poor Shia sections of cities from Baghdad to Basra in the south.
2004
Spring uprisings
In the spring, the United States and the Coalition Provisional Authority decided to confront the rebels with a pair of assaults: one on Fallujah, the center of the "Mohammed's Army of Al-Ansar", and another on Najaf, home of an important mosque, which had become the focal point for the Mahdi Army and its activities. In Fallujah four private security contractors, working for Blackwater USA, were ambushed and killed, and their corpses desecrated. In retaliation a U.S. offensive was begun, but it was soon halted because of the protests by the Iraqi Governing Council and negative media coverage.
A truce was negotiated that put a former Ba'athist general in complete charge of the town. The 1st Armored Division along with the 2nd ACR were then shifted south, because Spanish, Salvadoran, Ukrainian, and Polish forces were having increasing difficulties retaining control over Al Kut, and Najaf. The 1st Armored Division and 2nd ACR relieved the Spaniards, Salvadoran, Poles, and put down the overt rebellion.
At the same time, British forces in Basra were faced with increasing restiveness, and became more selective in the areas they patrolled. In all, April, May and early June represented the bloodiest months of fighting since the end of hostilities. The Iraqi troops who were left in charge of Fallujah after the truce began to disperse and the city fell back under insurgent control.
In the April battle for Fallujah, U.S. troops killed about 200 resistance fighters, while 40 Americans died and hundreds were wounded in a fierce battle. U.S. forces then turned their attention to the al Mahdi Army in Najaf. A large convoy of US Army supply trucks manned by civilian contractors was ambushed and suffered significant damage and casualties.
Criteria The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the B... The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the Beretta 9mm pistol, while the rifle ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M14 and M16 assault rifle variants. The Navy issues the marksmanship ribbon in three levels, that of Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. The basic ribbon is awarded for the Marksman level while the specific Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification as a Sharpshooter or Expert. Those receiving an Expert qualification receive the Marksmanship Medal, in addition to the Marksmanship Ribbon. MoreHide
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Qualified M-16 Sharpshooter at Lynnhaven Range 15 APR 2003. Scored 166.
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
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Awarded to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER 30 SEP 2001. Eligibility 01 JAN 1999 to 10 SEP 2001.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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Second award - for service ending August 15, 2001
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
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September 11, 2001 to a date to be determined for service during the War on Terrorism
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med/Gulf deployment aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER February 19 - August 18, 2000.
Description Operation Southern Watch was an air-centric military operation conducted by the United States Department of Defense from Summer 1992 to Spring 2003.
United States Central Command's Joint Task Force SOperation Southern Watch was an air-centric military operation conducted by the United States Department of Defense from Summer 1992 to Spring 2003.
United States Central Command's Joint Task Force Southwest Asia (JTF-SWA) had the mission of monitoring and controlling the airspace south of the 32nd Parallel (extended to the 33rd Parallel in 1996) in southern and south-central Iraq during the period following the end of the 1991 Gulf War until the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Operation Southern Watch began on 27 August 1992 with the stated purpose of ensuring Iraqi compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 (UNSCR 688) of 5 April 1991, which demanded that Iraq "immediately end this repression and express the hope in the same context that an open dialogue will take place to ensure that the human and political rights of all Iraqi citizens are respected." Nothing in the resolution spelled out the Iraqi no-fly zones or Operation Southern Watch.
Iraqi bombing and strafing attacks against the Shi’ite Muslims in Southern Iraq during the remainder of 1991 and during 1992 indicated Saddam Hussein chose not to comply with the resolution. Forces from Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France participated in Operation Southern Watch. The commander of JTF-SWA, an aeronautically rated United States Air Force (USAF) Major General, assisted by an aeronautically designated United States Navy (USN) Rear Admiral, reported directly to the Commander, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM).
Military engagements in Southern Watch occurred with regularity, with Coalition aircraft routinely being shot at by Iraqi air defense forces, though they were usually only reported in the Western press occasionally. An intensification was noted prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, though it was said at the time to just be in response to increasing activity by Iraqi air-defense forces. It is now known that this increased activity occurred during an operation known as Operation Southern Focus.... More
Memories Participated in Operation SOUTHERN WATCH three times. USS KITTY HAWK - 1997 USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER Participated in Operation SOUTHERN WATCH three times. USS KITTY HAWK - 1997 USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER - 1998 USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER - 2000... More
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
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Awarded to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Eligibility 10 JUN 1998 to 10 DEC 1998.
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
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First award - for service ending August 15, 1998
Criteria The Armed Forces Service Medal provides recognition to participants who deploy to the designated area of eligibility for the qualifying operation. Outstanding or meritorious performance of nondeployed... The Armed Forces Service Medal provides recognition to participants who deploy to the designated area of eligibility for the qualifying operation. Outstanding or meritorious performance of nondeployed or remotely located support units and individuals is not justification for award of this medal (such performance may be recognized by appropriate unit and/or individual decorations). MoreHide
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Operation DELIBERATE FORGE aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Eligibility 24 JUN 1998 to 30 JUN 1998.
Criteria The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, f... The Sea Service Deployment Ribbon is awarded to members of the Navy and Marine Corps assigned to U.S. homeported (including Hawaii and Alaska) ships, deploying units, or Fleet Marine Force commands, for 12 months accumulated sea duty, or for duty with the Fleet Marine Force that includes at least one deployment of 90 consecutive days. MoreHide
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Med/Gulf deployment aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER June 10 - December 10, 1998.
Description The December 1998 bombing of Iraq (code-named Operation Desert Fox) was a major four-day bombing campaign on Iraqi targets from 16 December 1998, to 19 December 1998, by the United States and United KThe December 1998 bombing of Iraq (code-named Operation Desert Fox) was a major four-day bombing campaign on Iraqi targets from 16 December 1998, to 19 December 1998, by the United States and United Kingdom. The contemporaneous justification for the strikes was Iraq's failure to comply with United Nations Security Council resolutions and its interference with United Nations Special Commission inspectors.
The operation was a major flare-up in the Iraq disarmament crisis. The stated goal of the cruise missile and bombing attacks was to strike military and security targets in Iraq that contributed to Iraq's ability to produce, store, maintain and deliver weapons of mass destruction. The bombing campaign had been anticipated since February 1998 and incurred wide-ranging criticism and support, at home and abroad. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates initially announced they would deny U.S. military the use of local bases for the purpose of air strikes against Iraq.... More
Criteria The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participate in specified United States operations or those in direct support of the United Natio... The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, participate in specified United States operations or those in direct support of the United Nations or friendly foreign nations MoreHide
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Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, aboard USS KITTY HAWK. Eligibility 01 JAN 1997 to 24 FEB 1997.
Also participated in Operation SOUTHERN WATCH aboard USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER twice.
Other Memories
I was assigned to the Oceana SEAOPDET. I was only aboard for the COMPTUEX (Nov-Dec). This was my first ever underway, and first port visit (St. Maarten). I was scheduled to do the deployment in 1997 but got switched to the Kitty Hawk, never to set foot aboard Big John again.
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
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August 2, 1990 to November 30, 1995 for service during the Gulf War
MTU 3010 CASS Phase Night Shift Supervisor. I supervise 8 Navy and Marine instructors and teach the 493S C-198-3044C CASS Common Core course, the 463G C-198-3069 CASS Operator/Maintainer course, which awards the 6704 NEC and the 493R C-198-3043B Advanced/Calibrator course which awards the 6705 NEC.
In April 2009 I moved over to the Instructional Systems Development office, responsible for curriculum management of all courses in MTU 3010 (essentially all I level training).
493S 2007-120-1 (4 students)
463G 2007-170-1 (6 students)
493S 2008-040-1 (6 students)
463G 2008-005-1 (6 students)
493S 2008-055-1 (
5 students4 students)493R 2008-050-1 (6 students)
493S 2008-150-1 (7 students)
463G 2008-090-1 (6 students)
493S 2008-230-1 (
6 students5 students)493S 2009-030-1 (7 students)
463G 2009-030-1 (6 students)
493S 2009-150-1 (6 students)