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Moshref, Mir Ahmad N.
Service Branch: Army
Military Occupation: Infantry
Locations where stationed: Fort Campbell, KY and Fort Benning, GA
Date Enlisted in Service: 17 May 2005
Date of Service Completion: 16 May 2008
Deployments: OIF 3
Status: Veteran
Education Level: B.S. Environmental Health Sciences and B.S. Occupational Health Science
Desired Industry: Occupational/Environmental Health, Law Enforcement/Counter Terrorism
Desired Location to work: Any
Received the following Military awards: Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, Parachutist Badge, Combat Life Savers Course, Combatives Level 1, Combatives Level 2, Combatives Level 3, Pathfinder Badge, Army Mobile Marksmanship Unit Sniper Training Course
Biography: Mir enlisted in the US Army National Guard at 18 years old and two years later transferred to active duty. He served as an Infantryman at Fort Campbell, KY, and Fort Benning, GA. Upon completion of his military service, Mir enrolled at Purdue University and earned his BS in Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (dual major) within three and a half years.
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Michael Toney
Service Branch: US Army
Military Occupation: Military Police
Locations where stationed: Arlington Heights, IL; Iraq; Afghanistan
Date Enlisted in Service: 7/11/2001
Date of Service Completion: 7/31/2010
Deployments: Iraq and Afghanistan (4x)
Status: Veteran
Education Level: Metropolitan State College, BA in International Relations, Denver, CO ( Pending )
Desired Industry: Law Enforcement, Security Operations
Desired Location to work: Denver, CO
Received the following Military awards: Army Commendation Medal w/ Valor, Army Commendation Medal ( 4 ), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal ( 2 ), Afghanistan Campaign Medal ( 2 ), Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal ( 3 ), Expert Marksman Pistol, Expert Marksman Rifle, Expert Marksman Carbine
Biography: Michael Toney is a United States Army veteran who served from 2001 until 2010. In his nine years of service, Mike spent four of them deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. He has served as a gunner, team leader and squad leader in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Since separating from the military, Mike has worked as a Crossfit Coach and a Boot Camp Instructor, assisting people to attain their fitness goals.
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Eduardo Martinez
Service Branch: US Navy
Military Occupation: Unrestricted Line Officer/Senior Management in Joint Training
Locations where stationed: San Diego, CA; Stuttgart, Germany; Fort Jackson, SC
Date Enlisted in Service: June 3, 1983
Date of Service Completion: June 3, 2013 ( Still in Reserves, currently not deployed)
Status: Reservist
Education Level: Juris Doctorate; Masters in Strategic Studies; MA in Legal Studies; BA in Government
Desired Industry: In-House Legal Counsel; Corporate Leadership Position
Desired Location to Work: Southeast or Southwest, but will consider all options
Received the following Military Awards: Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards); Air Force Commendation Medal (2 awards); Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards); Army Achievement Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Award ( Battle E); National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards); Global War on Terrorism Ribbon; Armed Forces Service Medal; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (5 awards); Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Navy Reserve Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Navy Reserve Overseas Ribbon; Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2nd hourglass); Navy Expert Rifle Ribbon; Navy Expert Pistol Ribbon
Biography: Eduardo Martinez is the product of a military family and has dedicated his life and career to assisting others. Eduardo has worked at the US State Department/USAID for the Latin and Caribbean Bureau in the area of crisis management. Upon joining the Navy, Eduardo’s area of concentration was amphibious operations. After his Navy active duty separation, Eduardo went to law school and became a Special Assistant Attorney General. He later joined SkyTel Corp. as corporate counsel, eventually returning to the Navy to be deployed twice, later joining the reserves. Eduardo is now looking to move into a corporate or legal position within a new organization.
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John Hurley
Service Branch: US Air Force
Military Occupation: Staff Weather Officer
Locations where stationed: Barksdale AFB, Kadena AB, Japan, Incirlik AB, Turkey, Ft. Hood, TX
Date Enlisted in Service: August 22, 2002
Date of Service Completion: December 31, 2010
Deployments: Uzbekistan and Iraq
Status: Veteran
Education Level: Bachelor of Science Degree- Jackson State University – Jackson, MS – 2000
Desired Industry: Business Development, Teaching, Retail Management Sales
Desired Location to work: Any
Received the following Military awards:
AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL
3 AIR FORCE ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
2 AIR FORCE OUTSTANDING UNIT WITH VALOR
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEDAL
COMBAT WEATHER TEAM OF THE MONTH- JUN 05
COMPANY GRADE OFFICER OF THE MONTH- JUN 05
COMPANY GRADE OFFICER OF THE QUARTER- OCT- DEC 07
Biography: John earned his Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Jackson State University in 2000 and two years later commissioned as an officer in the US Air Force. He served as a Staff Weather Officer for eight years. In this role, John led Airmen, ensured the protection of high dollar equipment and provided real time weather updates to pilots across the world.
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Maria Castro
Service Branch: Army National Guard & Army Reserves
Military Occupation: (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) CBRN Specialist (74D)
Locations where stationed: Philadelphia, PA; Annville, PA; Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri
Date Enlisted in Service: June 2006
Date of Service Completion: June 2012 (Re-enlisting in the Army Reserves in September 2012)
Deployments: Iraq, 2008
Status: Reservist
Education Level: MBA
Desired Industry: Logistics Operations
Desired Location to Work: Northeast Area
Received the following Military Awards: Two (Army Achievement Medals) AAM awards from the Army National Guard for excellent leadership and services provided during statewide missions.
Biography: Maria was born and raised in Pennsylvania. She earned her degree from Arcadia University and decided to join the Army National Guard after completing her MBA. In the Army, she has been fortunate to work for outstanding leaders and along the way adapt to each individual leadership while also developing her own. Maria was introduced to Hire Heroes USA by a local veteran, who spoke highly of their transition services. Hire Heroes USA has helped me connect with the top companies in the Trucking and Logistics business. Thus far, I’ve been interviewed by some of the leading trucking companies in the USA and have definitely been set up for success.
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Anna-Valeria Kafka
Service Branch: United States Marine Corps
Military Occupation: 0613- Communications Wireman
Locations where stationed: Camp Lejeune, NC
Date Enlisted in Service: October 13, 2008
Date of Service Completion: October 13, 2012
Deployments: Operation Enduring Freedom- 2011
Status: Active Duty
Education Level: Masters of the Arts in Management and Leadership
Desired Industry: Management
Desired Location to work: Colorado or Northeast
Received the following Military awards: Certificate of Commendation; awarded for excellent leadership and support in upgrading Marine base network infrastructure. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; awarded for over 3 years of exemplary personal and professional conduct. Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; awarded for outstanding organization, dedication and leadership to install, upgrade and document communication network in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Meritorious Mast; awarded for community involvement in Earth Day outreach programs.
Biography: Anna has honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for over 4 years. She is seeking a rewarding career where she can best utilize her outstanding leadership abilities as a manager. During her deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, she was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her exceptional documentation and upgrade of a complex communications network. Anna’s career is supported by a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership from Webster University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Hartford.
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Therese Mangham-Towns
Service Branch: Army
Military Occupation: Logistics/Supply NCO
Locations where stationed: Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Stewart, GA, Germany (Augsburg, FRG)
Date Enlisted in Service: 04/15/1989
Date of Service Completion: 09/12/2012
Deployments: Desert Storm/Shield (1990-1991), Operation Iraq Freedom (2007-2008)
Status: Veteran
Education Level: Senior Year College
Desired Industry: Open to any industry
Desired Location to work: Open to any location
Received the following Military awards: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (4), Good Conduct Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Biography: Upon graduating from high school, Therese enlisted in the US Army in April 1989. Her first assignment was in Augsburg, Germany, where she later deployed in support of Desert Shield/Storm from 1990 – 1991. Therese then separated from Army and went on to work in the private sector for eight years. In 1999, she missed serving in the military and enlisted in the Georgia Army National Guard. Therese continued her service until 2012 and assignments included time at Fort Bragg, NC, Fort Stewart, GA, and a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2007 – 2008.
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Allen Worth
Service Branch: US Navy
Military Occupation: Chief Interior Communications Electrician, Surface Warfare Qualified (ICC(SW))
Locations where stationed: San Diego CA, Pearl Harbor HI, Alameda CA, Yokosuka Japan, Clark AFB Republic of the Philippines
Date Enlisted in Service: 7 April 1974
Date of Service Completion: 8 August 1995
Deployments: 1 to the South Pacific, 8 to Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Gulf.
Status: Veteran
Education Level: BSMA (Bachelor of Business Administration), MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Desired Industry: Semiconductors, General Manufacturing, Electrical Power Utilities; Seeking a position as a Technical Service Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, Data Analyst, Utilities Plant Supervisor
Desired Location to work: Prefer Western United States, but open to anything for the right position.
Received the following Military awards: Good Conduct (5), Sea Service (silver star), Battle E (3), Humanitarian Service, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Navy Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Medal. 2 Letters of Commendation
Biography: Proudly served in the US Navy for 21.5 years. Major accomplishments: Attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer; Qualified Propulsion Engineering Officer on two platforms (600lb steam, and LM2500 Gas Turbine); Served as Leading Chief and Division Officer at 3 different repair facilities (SIMA SF, USS Dixon, USS Samuel Gompers). Industries: since retiring from US Navy service, I’ve worked as a Technician, Technical Supervisor, and Technical Analyst for SVG and ASML. They make what are probably the most advanced machines on the planet for the semiconductor chip factories. Concurrently with that employment, I studied for and received my Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration.
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