Signal Support System Specialist
9 weeks of basic training; 23 weeks of technical signal, and operations security, Advanced Individual Training; February 2006, and began learning multiple vehicle communication diagnostic procedures for the Abrams Tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Military HMMWV, and more than 10 other military vehicles.Participated in Combat Lifesaver, Abrams tank lanes, Equal Opportunity, suicide prevention, and driver's safety classes, along with more than 100 hours of advanced communication… Show more 9 weeks of basic training; 23 weeks of technical signal, and operations security, Advanced Individual Training; February 2006, and began learning multiple vehicle communication diagnostic procedures for the Abrams Tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Military HMMWV, and more than 10 other military vehicles.Participated in Combat Lifesaver, Abrams tank lanes, Equal Opportunity, suicide prevention, and driver's safety classes, along with more than 100 hours of advanced communication classesDeployed to Baghdad, Iraq in November 2006 with first company in the military to build a combat outpost in one of the most hostile neighborhoods of Baghdad since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and held outpost for 1 Year and 2 months.Deployed to Nasariya, Iraq in May 2009 and served as a security force detachment for the Battalion Commander for 1 year. Operated as only communications expert across multiple teams during both deployments to Iraq. Show less