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Current Service Status
USN Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Chief Warrant Officer 4
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Current/Last Service Branch
Electronic Technician
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Current/Last Primary NEC
728X-Warrant Officer - Electronics Technician - Submarine
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Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Chief Warrant Officer
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Primary Unit
2009-2011, 728X, SSP Field Activity Anaheim (SPS A), Director Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
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Previously Held NEC
SN-9700-Seaman - Infantry, Gun Crews, and Seamanship Specialists
FT-1196-Underwater Fire Control System MK 113 MOD 9 Technician
9506-Instructor Curriculum Development
FT-1320-TRIDENT MK 118 Combat Control System Maintenance Technician
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Service Years
1981 - 2011
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"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think I can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'"
President John F. Kennedy
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1981-1982, SN-9700, USS Benjamin Franklin (SSBN-640)
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1984-1987, FT-1196, USS Kamehameha (SSBN-642)
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1987-1988, FT-1320, Bangor (Staff), Trident Training Facility (Staff)
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1988-1992, 9506, Kings Bay (Staff), Trident Training Facility (Staff)
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1992-1998, FT-1320, USS Kentucky (SSBN-737)
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1998-2001, FT-1320, Commander Submarine Squadron 20 (COMSUBRON 20), Commander, Submarine Group 10 (COMSUBGRU 10)
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2001-2001, 728X, LDO/CWO Indoctrination School (Faculty Staff)
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2001-2003, 728X, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)
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2003-2005, 728X, Unmanned Surface Vessel (UMV) Satfinder
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2005-2009, 728X, White House Communications Agency (WHCA)
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2009-2011, 728X, SSP Field Activity Anaheim (SPS A), Director Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
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Reflections on CWO4 Duffy's
US Navy Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE NAVY.
My father was military and asked me one day just before I graduated to join the Navy and ride Submarines, I said OK.
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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. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BOOT CAMP AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, SHIPS OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
I came in as a striker, got qualified in subs and went off to FTG School. MY first shore duty was at TTF in KB and I saw how TRIDENT guys were hard chargers so I kicked it in high gear went back to a boat, made Chief, and because Fast Attack FT's do not like TRIDENTS I was not selected for E8 but I was selected for CWO and I will finish with 30 years as a W4.
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
I did not play in the sand or the pond.
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DID YOU ENCOUNTER ANY SITUATION DURING YOUR MILITARY SERVICE WHEN YOU BELIEVED THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY YOU MIGHT NOT SURVIVE? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED AND WHAT WAS THE OUTCOME.
I did not.
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
Working at the White House you work with the best from all services.
All of my Submarines
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Of course being a submariner is unforgettable but my tour at White House Communications and doing communication for the President of the United States will always stand out. I cannot forget all of the great people who encounter or work with that is priceless.
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WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF FROM YOUR MILITARY CAREER?
Working for the President at WHCA and riding Submarines.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
First would be my Dolphins, and then would be my Presidential Service Badge. Getting your dolphins is a big achievement. The Commader of WHCA I worked for said at a retirement only 1-/1000 of 1% of people who have served in the military get to wear the PSB.
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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?
MCPO Terry Byerly, he was always professional and played by the rules and at the same time teaching his CPO's how to be the best.
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LIST THE NAMES OF OLD FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH, AT WHICH LOCATIONS, AND RECOUNT WHAT YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT THEM. INDICATE THOSE YOU ARE ALREADY IN TOUCH WITH AND THOSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH.
Kevin Conner's on 640G
Terry Byerly 737B
Pete Clark 737B
Greg Wagner WHCA
Mark Miller WHCA
Dan Baker WHCA
Matt Broussard WHCA
Mike Subarich DSU
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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?
CPO initiation the REAL ones. It was probably the best day of my career the whole day makes me laugh but be very proud. I was INITIATED!
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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?
I Working as an Explosive and Radiation safety Officer at NSWC Corona
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
Naval Submarine League/Disabled Veterans
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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?
It teaches you discipline and structure and when used you can get anything accomplished. Also being a good Chief and promoting team work.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE NAVY?
Never forget where you came from.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
You get to see some old shipmates.
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