Johnsick, Louis, GSC

Gas Turbine System Technician
 
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Current Service Status
USN Retired
Current/Last Rank
Chief Petty Officer
Current/Last Primary NEC
GSE-4123-DD-963/DDG-993/CG-47 Class Gas Turbine Electrical Maint Technician
Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Gas Turbine System Technician
Primary Unit
2008-Present, GSE-4123, Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5)
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
Service Years
1985 - 2009
Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Operation Desert Storm
Cold War
Iwo Jima
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Order of the Ditch
Order of the Rock
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
GS-Gas Turbine System Technician
Five Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

Recruiting Command of Excellence US Navy Retired 20 US Navy Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 

Order of the Shellback Navy Chief Initiated Navy Chief 100 Yrs 1893-1993 Persian Gulf Yacht Club




 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
American LegionVeterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)
  2008, American Legion - Assoc. Page
  2008, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) - Assoc. Page
  2011, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) - Assoc. Page


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

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.
   
  2004-2004, 0167, USS Comstock (LSD-45)

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Unit
USS Comstock (LSD-45) Unit Page

Rank
Chief Petty Officer
NEC
0167-LCAC Craftmaster

Base, Station or City
North Arabian Gulf
State/Country
Not Specified
  
 
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 USS Comstock (LSD-45) Details

USS Comstock (LSD-45) 		Hull number LSD-45

Type
Surface Vessel 		 

Parent Unit
Whidbey Island-class
Strength
Amphibious

Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Jan 2, 2008
   
Memories For This Unit

Best Friends
Phil Calio, Ralph Brierre, Mark Bliss, Jorge Peralta, Brent Varnado, Jose Lira, Samuel Diggs.

Best Moment
Leaving the NAG!
   

Worst Moment
Kuwait and Iraq in the dead of summer. The highest temp I saw was 136 degrees F.

Chain of Command
Pretty good OIC's. Ship's CMC left a little to be desired.
   

Other Memories
Going to KNB and eating KFC at the food court and going to the NEX mini Exchange. Oh yeah, Camp Patriot! What a great place to eat in the middle of the desert. The Comstock crew was pretty awesome too.
   
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My Photos For This Unit
Getting some fresh air
USS Comstock with sunset
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Moe, John, LCDR, (1996-2007) OFF 111X Lieutenant
Baker, Jim, LCDR, (1987-Present) OFF 618X Lieutenant Junior Grade
DIAZ, JOHN, LT, (1993-2013) OFF 611X Lieutenant Junior Grade
Greene, Geoff, LT, (2002-2008) OFF 111X Lieutenant Junior Grade
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Drain, Patrick, LT, (2001-2007) OFF 111X Ensign
OLeary, Bryan, LTJG, (2003-2007) OFF 310X Ensign
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Clark, John, SCPO, (1983-2007) HT HT-4955 Chief Petty Officer
Cotton, Adlai, CPO, (1985-2007) GM GM-9525 Chief Petty Officer
Harris, Craig, CPO, (1988-2010) ET ET-1486 Chief Petty Officer
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