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Current Service Status
USN Active
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Current/Last Rank
Lieutenant
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Current/Last Primary NEC
649X-Limited Duty Officer - Security
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Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Limited Duty Officer
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Primary Unit
2019-2021, US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
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Previously Held NEC
MA-0000-Master-At-Arms
MA-2002-Military Investigator
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Service Years
1994 - Present
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Official/Unofficial US Navy Certificates
Decommissioning
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Order of the Shellback
Order of the Golden Shellback
Sandbox Sailor Operation Iraqi Freedom
Suez Canal
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What are you doing now:
Waiting to leave for school
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Other Comments:
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1994-1997, USS New Orleans (LPH-11)
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1997-2001, MA-0000, Naval Air Station (NAS) Barbers Point, HI
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2001-2002, USS Boxer (LHD-4)
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2002-2002, Break in Service
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2003-2003, MA-2002, CNO - OPNAV
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2003-2004, MA-2002, USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
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2004-2004, MA-2002, Multi National Force Iraq (MNFI)
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2004-2006, MA-2002, USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
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2006-Present, MA-2002, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, CA
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2007-2008, MA-2002, Task Force 134 Detention Operations (TF-134), Multi National Force Iraq (MNFI)
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2008-2010, MA-2002, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, CA
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2010-2010, LDO/CWO Indoctrination School (Faculty Staff)
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2010-2011, MESD-531, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 5 (MSRON-5)
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2011-Present, Naval Security Force (NSF), NSA Bahrain
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2012-Present, Security Detachment, Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, CA
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2013-2015, Security Detachment, Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, CA
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2015-Present, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, Commander, Naval Surface Force, Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC)
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2017-Present, 649X, Naval Base (NAVBASE) Point Loma, CA
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2019-2021, US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)
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Reflections on LT Anderson's
US Navy Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE NAVY.
After having a son while in high school and realizing that becoming a Fire Fighter was going to take a lot more time and school to achieve than I originally expected. I spoke to family and decided following the footsteps of my father and grandfathers by joining the U.S. Navy was the best choice.
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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 started out as a undesignated Fireman Recruit. Little did I know that being a Fireman in the Navy was nothing like being a Fireman in the civilian sector. While on board the USS New Orleans (LPH-11), my first duty station from 1994 until she decommissioned in 1997, I enjoyed the people I worked with, my job and picked up MM3 but didn't really know anything different. While at my next duty station NAS Barbers Point Security Dept as a 9545 Security Specialist, I found my true calling in the Master at Arms rate. After leaving Barbers Point I transferred to the USS Boxer (LHD-4), in January of 2001. We deployed right after I reported on board and were on our way back to San Diego when the 9-11 attacks took place. After being on the USS Boxer for a year I realized the MM rate was not for me and I got out of the Navy due to not being able to cross rate. In August of 2002, I came back in the Navy as an MA and have never looked back since. I reported to the USS Tarawa (LHA-1) in April of 2002 mid-deployment to the Persian Gulf. While on board the USS Tarawa I volunteered for my first Individual Augmentee assignment to Iraq in 2004. Upon my return from Iraq I completed another deployment off the coast of Iraq in 2005. I transferred in May 2006 and reported to NAS Lemoore. While in Lemoore I volunteered for my second IA to Iraq. When I returned from Iraq I went to work at the NCIS Lemoore field office. I worked at NCIS my last couple years in Lemoore and had a great experience while there. I submitted my package and was selected for LDO while in Lemoore. After being commissioned I reported to my current assignment MSRON-5.
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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?
The most significant thing that comes to mind is my first of almost 200 missions outside the "wire" I participated in 2004 while at Camp Slayer in Baghdad Iraq. I previously had never felt fear like I did that day and I wondered what I had gotten myself into volunteering for every assignment that came my way. I am happy for the experience I had in Iraq, it really makes you appreciate life.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
The day I was commissioned as an Ensign is by far the biggest memory to date that stands out. I did not come in the Navy with the intent to try to get commissioned, but with meeting the right people, working hard I was able to elevate my career to a whole new level.
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WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF FROM YOUR MILITARY CAREER?
No medals for valor, but I did earn the Defense Meritorious Service Medal on my last tour to Iraq which I am very grateful for the recognition. I do believe there are a lot of service members in the past 2 wars that have deserved awards for valor but have not been recognized due to leadership over protecting the award.
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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?
My ESWS/EAWS warfare devices mean the most. It's one way as an Ensign to notice me as an LDO and it was a lot of work to accomplish those qualifications. I didn't earn my warfare devices until my third ship and at one point thought I wasn't going to achieve the qualification after starting and stopping the program several times.
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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?
The biggest impact would have to be a guy I met in 2003, and over the years became one of my best friends. MA1 Chris Rupp who is a fellow LDO and now LT Rupp is one of the reasons I received my commission. I wouldn't have thought about putting in for LDO if it wasn't for him. Watching Chris and another LDO LT Erik Johnson who was my Seco in 2003, showed me the essence of a leader and further showed me there is more to the Navy than the normal progression through the ranks. Without meeting these gentlemen I would not be were I am today.
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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?
While thinking about this question one event kept running through my head. The first day I reported onto my first ship. I flew in to San Diego late at night and It was the middle of the night by the time I checked in at the quarterdeck. A division sponsor showed me to my rack and I put my things away and went to sleep. I was sound to sleep when reveille was announced and it scarred the crap out of me and I slammed my head face first into the nicely arranged blades of the rack light. It wasn't that funny at the time but it cracks me up thinking back on it now.
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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?
At the moment I am the Force Protection Officer for a Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron based out of San Diego.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
I belong to an Iraq War Veteran Club as well as a Limited Duty Officer Association. The biggest benefit from the LDO Association is, if I ever have a question or need help there is always a fellow LDO I can lean on. The Iraq War Veteran Club is nice because I can connect with fellow vets who have been to the Sandbox.
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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?
With all the places I have been to and with the deployments to Iraq, the military has really made me appreciate the small things in life. Especially spending that quality time with friends and family. Life is to short to be chasing down that next big thing or that pile of money. You need to focus on the things you have right now. Spending time with the people that love you and the one's you love.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE NAVY?
The best advice I can give to the young Sailors serving today is you have to trust your leaders. You may not agree with the decision your Petty Officer, Chief or the Officers above you make but after being on both sides I can say you may not always know the orders given to your superiors. No matter how small the task or assignment, every person counts and every little bit helps toward the overall mission.
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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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Together We Served has helped me find and maintain friendships that I would not have been able to do if this site didn't exist. I have been able to connect with friends from Boot Camp and my first commands and I appreciate TWS for the service they provide to military members. Thank you! DS 2/23/17
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