Hello everyone! I recently heard about this site, and thought that I might be able to help. There does not appear to be any guidance on how to format these intro posts so I thought I would just give some basic background information about myself.
I am an Iraq war veteran currently residing in New Jersey. Regarding pertinent experience, I have a combined 17 years of experience between the United States Army, county level Department of Public Safety, private security, and college level education. With reference to my education background, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Intelligence Studies with a concentration in Intelligence Analysis from the American Military University and am a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The New Jersey Veterans Network / Operation Rebound, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
My military experience includes combat tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and without going into more detail than I feel comfortable giving, includes experience in target identification and intelligence gathering. In total I spent just under 3 years in Iraq doing various types of missions including counter terrorism, counter insurgency, electronic warfare, VIP escort, route clearance, recovery, and security, quick reaction force, and manned the company level Tactical Operations Center (TOC) for a time.
On the civilian side I have experience assisting in police investigations, emergency management, intelligence analysis and gathering, National Crime Information Center database experience, law enforcement operations support, and fire / ems operations support; both at the county level and individual jurisdiction level.
I am currently dealing with some medical issues that keep me at home most of the time and has provided to me, as a result, a vast quantity of free time. It is mainly because of this and a desire to continue to serve, that I am here. I hope I can be of assistance and bring closure to people who are searching for it. In my opinion there is no higher calling than the desire to serve ones country, and humanity in general, and it is my sincere hope that I can make a difference in some fashion. I look forward to speaking with you all in the future!
- Respectfully,
Redleg