Branch of Service: Army, ANG, AR

Years of Service: 1986 - 1998 (AD 1986-1992)

Rank: E-5

Military Role and Summary: 98G Electronic Warfare Voice Interceptor German Linguist used skills as a linguist to identify, categorize, translate, and summarize foreign language communications from a specific location. Operated and oversaw signals equipment used in signals intelligence operations. Stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany from 1988 - 1991 with 1st MI BN direct support to V Corp; Ft. Hood, TN 1991 - 1992 312 MI BN, 1st Cav. Deployed to Desert Storm/Desert Shield with 533 MI BN, 3rd Armored Division January 1991 - May 1991. Primary MOS changed to 97E, Interegotor, in 1997.

Fondest Military Memory: Traveling all over Europe while stationed in Wiesbaden. 

Why serve in the VFW: I serve in the VFW in order to help other veterans. Whether it is being there to talk or help point a veteran in need in the right direction to get the assistance that they need.