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Service Details |
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Current Service Status
USN Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Petty Officer First Class
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Current/Last Primary NEC
AMS-8319-P-3 System Organizational Maintenance Tec
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Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Aviation Structural Mechanic, Structures
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Primary Unit
1998-2001, 9595, VAQ-129 Vikings
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Previously Held NEC
AM-8377-SH-3 Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician
MWD-0003-MWD - Patrol/Security
8331-A-6 System Organization Maintenance Technician
AM-9595-Hazardous Matgerial Control Management Technician
9595-Hazardous Matgerial Control Management Technician
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Service Years
1981 - 2001
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| Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Cold War
Order of the Golden Dragon
Persian Excursion
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What are you doing now:
We are serving at Calvary Chapel South Anchorage, AK.
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Other Comments:
Happily married to Ro for 31 years and have two great girls, Maeggan & Mirah Jo. Maeggan is married to a wonderful young man, Pastor Samuel Vargas. I AM a very happy POP (Grandpa) to Emmanuel James "EJ" Vargas. Maeggan, Samuel and EJ are living in Anchorage, AK. Mirah Jo is living in Texas as a licensed hair dresser (and has a natural talent for it). We are living in Anchorage, AK cause thats where EJ is and it's too hot in Texas!!!
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1981-1981, AMS-8319, Naval Air Technical Training Command (Faculty Staff)/NATTC (Faculty Staff) Millington, TN
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1981-1981, AMS-8319, VP-31 The Genies/Black Lightnings/FRAMP VP-31
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1981-1985, AMS-8319, NAS Moffett Field
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1981-1985, AMS-8319, VP-50 Blue Dragons
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1985-1985, AMS-8319, Naval Regional Medical Center, Long Beach, CA
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1985-1985, AMS-8319, NMC San Diego (Balboa Naval Hospital)
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1985-1986, AMS-8319, NAS North Island
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1986-1986, AMS-8319, NTC (Cadre/Faculty Staff) San Diego
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1986-1986, AM-8377, North Island (Faculty Staff)/NAMTRADET 1025 (Faculty Staff)
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1986-1989, AM-8377, NAS North Island
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1986-1989, AM-8377, HC-1 Pacific Fleet Angels
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1989-1989, MWD-0003, USAF Law Enforcement Specialist Course
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1990-1992, MWD-0003, Naval Air Facility Adak, AK
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1992-1992, 8331, VA-128
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1992-1994, 8331, VA-196 Main Battery
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1992-1994, 8331, USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
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1992-1994, 8331, Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMNAVAIRPAC)/Commander Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14)
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1992-2001, AMS-8319, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
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1994-1998, AMS-8319, VP-46 Grey Knights
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1998-1998, 9595, Hazardous Material Control and Management Technician Course
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1998-1999, AM-9595, NAVSUBASE Bangor/Trident Training Facility
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1998-2001, 9595, VAQ-129 Vikings
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Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. What was your reason for leaving? |
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If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which were the most significant to you and, if life-changing, in what way. |
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Was there a particular incident during your service when you believed you were in a situation you might not survive? Please describe what happened and what was the outcome. |
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Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which one was your least favorite? |
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From your entire service, including combat, describe the personal memories which have impacted you most? |
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What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your military career? If you received any medals, awards, formal presentations or qualification badges for significant achievement or valor, please describe how these were earned. |
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Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or any other memorabilia, please describe those which are the most meaningful to you and why? |
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Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? |
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Please recount the names of friends you served with, at which location, and what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. |
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Can you recount a particular incident from your service which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh? |
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What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty? |
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What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? |
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In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service? |
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Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Navy? |
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In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with. |
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