Retired CWO5 Marine Gunner 0306. I joined the Marines in 1974 and Retired 6 June 2008. I served as the Division Gunner, 2nd Marine Division, 2001-2008.

After retirement I served as the Training Advisor to the Commanding General Regional Command South West, Afghanistan, 2009-20013. My mission was training the Afghan Security Forces in the RC(SW) AO.

I count myself as the luckiest man alive!