Special Forces Communications Specialist
CurrentTrained and led foreign forces in missions intended to support US desired outcomes in foreign countries. Qualified in advanced military skills and regional languages & cultures. Undertake missions that include direct-action, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, and counter-terrorism.* Joined the National Guard and volunteered to attend the SF Selection Course and the SF Qualification Course (SFQC) in order to purse the life-long ambition of becoming a Green Beret; the two course have a combined attrition rate of approximately 80% and took over two years to complete. Selected for the SFQC Commandant’s List (limited to the top 20% of the graduates).* Advised the Deputy Chief of Defense for the Central African Republic on the training and deployment of his country’s military forces. Commended by the US Ambassador for work as his Special Operations Liaison.* Awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by the commander of Naval Special Warfare Unit Three