Military Service

U.S. Marine Corps Corporal

Experience

4 years served

Future

Seeking a career in any profession

Location

About Michael

I served in the United States Marine Corps from 2001-2005 and amassed the rank of Corporal (E4/NCO). I was a Military Police Officer and earned the opportunity to be a Military Working Dog handler (K-9). I spent my first 9 months in training then I was assigned to Okinawa, Japan. I spent a year in Okinawa. I was then assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, CA. Shortly after arriving in California, I was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). I spent four and a half months in Afghanistan then returned home only to be redeployed back to Kabul 6 weeks later. I spent another 6 months in Afghanistan in support of OEF.

In my 4 years of active duty I received a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment ribbon (2nd Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation,Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 2 Certificates of Appreciation, 2 Letters of Commendation and a sharp shooter badge.