I am currently the Commander at the VFW Eufaula Memorial Post 5850. I have also been appointed as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for the VFW Department of Alabama and the State Poppy Representative. 

My military assignments included Operations and Security Manager of the Walter Reed Research Institute, Maryland. Acting Command Sergeant Major of USAREUR HQ, First Sergeant of the Intelligence and Sustainment Company, Senior Medical Plans and Operations NCO at the USAREUR Office of the Command Surgeon General, Wiesbaden, GE; Senior Operations NCO, AMEDD NCO Academy, Ft Sam Houston, TX; Small Group Leader, Senior Leaders Course, AMEDD NCO Academy, Ft Sam Houston, TX; Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, OR/CMS Section, 47th Combat Support Hospital, Camp Speicher, Iraq and Ft Lewis, WA; Intelligence Sergeant, 62nd Medical Brigade, Ft Lewis, WA; Detachment Sergeant, 53rd Medical Team NCOIC (Head & Neck), Ft Lewis, WA; Operating Room NCOIC, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ft Gordon, GA; Perioperative Services NCOIC, 121st General Hospital, Yongson, Korea; Detachment Sergeant, 102nd Forward Surgical Team, Ft Lewis, WA; Squad Leader, 47th Combat Support Hospital, Ft Lewis, WA; Operating Room NCO, 126th Forward Surgical Team, Ft. Hood, TX; Operating Room Technician 21st Combat Support Hospital, Ft Hood, TX; Operating Room Technician, 121st General Hospital, Yongson, Korea; Flight Medic, 21st Airlift Group, Martinsburg, WV. He has served two combat tours in the Republic of Iraq in Support of Iraqi Freedom and in Afghanistan in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

My military education includes the completion of Structured Self Development (SSD) Level IV, First International Civil Military Relations Course, Dublin, Ireland; Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Primary Leadership Development Course,  the Battle Staff Non-Commissioned Course (BSNCOC),  OPSEC Program Manager Course, Master Resiliency Trainer Course, Total Army Instructor Training, Small Group Instructor Course, Emergency Sling Load Inspectors Certification Course, Unit Supply Clerk Course, Unit Movements Officer and Deployment Planner, the Unit Safety Management Course, Joint Trauma Training Course, U.S. Army Medical Protection System Training, Human Resources Management, Equal Opportunities Leaders Course, Security Management Course, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Level II, The Ground Officers Safety Course, among many other medical related courses. I earned my Master’s Degree in Business Management with a focus on Project Management through Grantham University, Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management with a certificate in Military Leadership Studies through American Military University and a certification in Motorcycle Repair.

My awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (8 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (5 OLC), Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Iraq Campaign Medal (1 Campaign Star),   Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Campaign Star),  Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (1 Service Star), Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NUM 3), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (NUM 3), Air Force Training Ribbon, Basic Army Instructor Badge,  Combat Medical Badge, Expert Field Medical Badge, Drivers Badge (Wheeled), Air Crew Members Aviation Badge, Army Superior Unit Award and Military Unit Citation (1 OLC).  He is also a member of the Prestigious Sgt. Audie Murphy Club and an honorary member of the Sgt. Morales Club in Europe.