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.
   
  2007-2007, 0167, USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49)

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Unit
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Rank
Chief Petty Officer
NEC
0167-LCAC Craftmaster

Base, Station or City
Sasebo
State/Country
Japan
  
 
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 USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) Details

USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) 		Hull number LSD-49

Type
Surface Vessel 		 

Parent Unit
Harpers Ferry-class
Strength
Amphibious

Created/Owned By
Not Specified
   

Last Updated: Jan 1, 2008
   
Memories For This Unit

Best Friends
Ric Navarro, Chris Wyatt

Best Moment
Landing on Iwo Jima.
   

Worst Moment
Blowing our bow bag during one of our night beach landings.

Other Memories
Completed Transportex and Iwo Jima Ceremony. Got to form fly with 2 Japanese hovercraft and tour Iwo Jima Island by foot.
   
   
Yearbook
 
My Photos For This Unit
Liberty in Okinawa
62nd Iwo Jima Commemoration
Mt. suribachi
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Crowley, Conor, LTJG, (2005-2007) OFF 111X Ensign
Dominguez, Manny, LT, (1998-Present) OFF 111X Ensign
Dozier, Meredith, LTJG, (2006-2008) OFF 116X Ensign
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Pulliam, Ken, CPO, (1989-2008) HT HT-0000 Chief Petty Officer
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