Russ, Matthias, II, AWR1

Naval Aircrewman Tac-Helicopter
 
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Current Service Status
USN Retired
Current/Last Rank
Petty Officer First Class
Current/Last Primary NEC
AWR-7876-H-60F
Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Naval Aircrewman Tac-Helicopter
Primary Unit
2009-2010, AWR-7876, Naval Aviation Schools Command (Staff/Instructors Only)
Previously Held NEC
AW-7815-Helicopter Search and Rescue Swimmer
AW-7872-SH3H Multi-Sensor Operator
AW-7874-SH2G Multi-Sensor Operator
AW-7876-SH60F Multi-Sensor Operator
AW-9502-Instructor
AW-7835-Tactical Support Center (TSC) Acoustic Equipment Operator
AW-0000-Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
Service Years
1986 - 2010
Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Cold War
Neptune Subpoena
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Order of the Ditch
Order of the Golden Dragon
Panama Canal
Persian Excursion
Suez Canal
AWR-Naval Aircrewman Tac-Helicopter
Six Hash Marks

 Official Badges 

Master Training Specialist US Navy Retired 20 US Navy Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 

Order of the Shellback Sikorsky Winged S Rescue Order of the Golden Shellback Naval Rescue Swimmer

Persian Gulf Yacht Club Order of the Arctic Circle (Bluenose) Cold War Medal Persian Excursion

Sikorsky 4000 Hours Cold War Veteran Cold War Veteran SERE




 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Naval Helicopter Association (NHA)Fleet AW AssociationUSS America Carrier Veterans AssociationBranch 103
USS Kitty Hawk (CVA/CV-63) Veterans Association
  1988, Naval Helicopter Association (NHA)
  1998, Fleet AW Association
  2000, USS America Carrier Veterans Association - Assoc. Page
  2007, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 103 (Member) (Yokosuka, Japan) - Chap. Page
  2007, USS Kitty Hawk (CVA/CV-63) Veterans Association - Assoc. Page


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

Paramedic at Core Occupational Medicine at Ascend Performance Materials in Cantonment, FL. Volunteer Fire Captain Hazmat Tech Escambia County Fire-Rescue.

   

 Remembrance Profiles -  2 Sailors Remembered


Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) '98
From Month/Year
January / 1998
To Month/Year
December / 1998

Description
U.S. and The Bahamas has permitted establishment of a significant interdiction and investigation infrastructure involving U.S. aircraft, ships, and personnel. Supported by INL, Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) is a combined effort by The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to intercept loads of cocaine and conduct investigations. OPBAT employs U.S. Coast Guard, Navy and Army helicopters assigned to joint interdiction bases in Nassau, George Town, Great Inagua, and elsewhere. INL is assisting Bahamian security forces to develop a more effective maritime end-game capability. 
   
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1998
To Month/Year
December / 1998
 
Last Updated:
Mar 16, 2020
   
Personal Memories
   
My Photos From This Battle or Operation
No Available Photos

  38 Also There at This Battle:
 
  • Boutot, Brian, LCDR, (1987-2008)
  • Brennan, Neil, CDR, (1993-2008)
  • Brucklacher, Timothy, PO1, (1983-2004)
  • Davis, Richard, PO1, (1984-2004)
  • Dawson, Geno, CDR, (1992-Present)
  • Deering, Tim, CPO, (1979-2003)
  • Doucette, Richard, SCPO, (1980-2006)
  • Francais, Richard, PO3, (1998-2006)
  • Haug, William, CPO, (1989-2009)
  • Hill, Andy, LCDR, (1976-2004)
  • Hodgson, Chad, PO1, (1991-2007)
  • Hollis, James, SCPO, (1988-2016)
  • Holtquist, Chad, CPO, (1986-2006)
  • Kelley, Alan, SCPO, (1983-2003)
  • Kotyk, Mike, CPO, (1988-2008)
  • Lloyd, Michelle, CPO, (1992-Present)
  • Micciulla, Dan, PO3, (1996-2001)
  • Nastasi, Jeff, SCPO, (1985-2007)
  • Neuman, Joseph, CPO, (1996-Present)
  • Noble, Justin, PO2, (1996-2002)
  • Olson, Greg, PO1, (1983-2003)
  • Overstreet, T., PO1, (1996-Present)
  • Patrick, Frank, PO2, (1989-1999)
  • Persinger, Brian, CPO, (1992-2017)
  • Sanchez, Steve, PO1, (1987-2007)
  • Small, Bill, SCPO, (1982-2007)
  • Spitler, Joseph, PO1, (1995-2016)
  • Ventura, Larry, SCPO, (1982-2008)
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