Previously Held NEC GSE-4129-FFG-7 Class Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician
NC-9585-Navy Recruiter Canvasser
GSM-4131-LCAC Craft Engineer/Assistant Operator
GSE-4129-FFG-7 Class Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician
0167-LCAC Craftmaster
GSE-4123-CG-47 Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician
I was a GSEC who happened to be an LCAC Craftmaster for the last 6 years of my career. I really enjoyed my job as a hovercraft driver. At times though, I wish I had gone back to a ship, but I was pretty well spoiled in the life of a shipboard passenger and wanted to keep it that way. I officially transferred to the Fleet Reserves on 1Mar09. I've been home with my family in Opelika, Alabama since 13Dec08. I have had three jobs since I retired and none of them really worked for me. I was working on my degree in Human Resource Management, thanks to the VA's VR&E program. In September 2011 I accepted a position with my current employer. It was just too good to pass up. So far, so good with Marinette Marine. Great organization, great people, great benefits. Just wish it wasn't so far away from home and the family.
Other Comments:
Transition from Navy chief to civilian is a difficult one. One that requires a lot of self analysis, discipline and focus. What surprised me more though was how my whole family has had to deal with the transition as well. They miss the lifestyle just as much as I do.
1991-1994, NC-9585, Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles, CA, Commander Naval Recruiting Command (CNRC)
Best Friends Vance Marshall, Dan Travino, and Dan Deaton.
Best Moment When we finally made goal for the first time, which was 6 months after reporting to my station. Our RinC totally sucked and then Dan Travino came to the rescue and saved the day.
Worst Moment Everyday of those first 6 months. We had phones chained to our heads 12 hours a day. Oh yeah, the crappy LOC I received from the CO when I transferred. Not exactly what you'd expect for a "top 20 recruiter" 3 years in a row.
Chain of Command Okay
Other Memories Well let's see, the L.A. riots, the Northridge earthquake, the wild fires, and the mudslides. Oh yeah, MEPS was out of commission for several months because it caught on fire during the riots. We had to either go to Fresno or San Diego to process applicants.