Snake Blocker has taught members & former members of the following Military Groups/Units/Battalions:
1. US Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward A, Kuwait (2004)
2. US Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 14-D, Long Beach-California, Kuwait (2004-present)
3. US Naval Fleet & Industrial Supply Center West 219 San Diego-California (2001-2003)
4. US Navy Suppy Support Battalion 1, Kuwait (2004) 5. US Army A Company 2/198th, Iraq (2005)
6. US Army A Company 1/190th Air Borne, Iraq (2005)
7. US Army A Company 106th, Iraq (2005)
8. US Army A Company 1/198th, Iraq (2005)
9. US Army A Company 3/16th Field Artillery (4th Infantry Division), Iraq (2005)
10. US Army B Company 2nd Special Training Battalion (4th Infantry Division), Iraq (2005)
11. US Army B Company 3/16th Field Artillery (4th Infantry Division), Iraq (2005)
12. US Army B Company 106th Support Battalion, Iraq (2005)
13. US Army B Company 1/198th, Iraq (2005)
14. US Army B Company 51st Signal Air Borne, Iraq (2005)
15. US Army B Company 1/172nd, Iraq (2005)
16. US Army B Company 204th Support Battalion 2, Bridade Combat Team (4th Infantry Division), Iraq (2005)
17. US Army C Company 106th Support Battalion, Iraq (2005)
18. US Army C Company 204th Support Battalion 2, Bridade Combat Team (4th Infantry Division), Iraq (2005)
19. US Army C Company 212th, Iraq (2005)
20. US Army G Company 204th Forward Support Company (4th Infantry Division), Iraq (2005)
21. US Army Headquarters-Headquarters Company 106th, Iraq (2005)
22. US Army Headquarters-Headquarters Company 1/198th AR, Iraq (2005)
23. US Army Headquarters-Headquarters Company 204th Support Battalion, Iraq (2005)
24. US Army Headquarters 2/155th, Iraq (2005)
25. US Army Headquarters 2/198th Air Borne, Iraq (2005)
26. US Army 110th, Iraq (2005)
27. US Army 150th, Iraq (2005)
28. US Army 51st Transportation Company, Iraq (2005)
29. US Army 98th Cavalry, Iraq (2005)
30. US Army 202nd Quarter Master Detachment, Iraq (2005)
31. US Army 451st CA BN, Iraq (2005)
32. US Army 198th Medical Detachment, Iraq (2005)
33. US Army 115th Maintenance Company, Iraq (2005)
34. US Army 145th Maintenance Company, Iraq (2005)
35. US Army 146th Transportation Company, Iraq (2005)
36. US Army 212th Signal Battlion-155th, Iraq (2005)
37. US Navy SEAL, CA (2002)
38. US Army 385th Transportation Battalion, Kuwait (2004)
39. US Marine Corp Special Operations Training Group, San Diego, CA (2002)
40. Polish Army, Iraq (2005)
41. US Army 4th Infantry Division 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Ft. Carson, CO (2007)
42. US Army 4th Infantry Divsion HHT 2BCT, Ft Carson, CO (2007)
43. US Army OMLT 209th CAP, Afghanistan (2009)
44. US Army Combined Joint Task Force 82nd, Afghanistan (2009)
45. US Army 287th Infantry, Afghanistan (2009)
46. US Army 524th CSSB, Afghanistan (2009)
47. US Army 603rd HSC, Afghanistan (2009)
48. US Army 725th SB, Afghanistan (2009)
49. US Army 1140th, Afghanistan (2009)
50. US Army 1/40th Military Police, Afghanistan (2009)
51. US Army ACO 82nd DSJB, Afghanistan (2009)
52. US Army 38th Human Resource Company, Afghanistan (2009)
53. US Air Force 455th EFSS, Afghanistan (2009)

MCQC "Jersey Barrier" (left) & MCQC "Texas Barrier" (right) in Kuwait & Iraq

Agencies, Organizations, & DOD Contractors:
1. Kellog, Brown, & Root (KBR), Iraq, Kuwait (2004-2006)
2. Titan, Iraq (2005)
4. XE - Blackwater, Afghanistan & Iraq (2005, 2009)
5. ESS, Iraq (2005)
6. FBI, CA, USA (2002)
7. FBI, Afghanistan (2009-2010)
8. DCIS, Afghanistan (2009-2010)
9. AAFES, Afghanistan (2009-2010)
10. Fluor, Afghanistan (2009-2010)



"The MCQC is great because we are learning a great deal about martial arts in general and more specifically from Jeet Kun Do. The knife classes come from several sources including the Apache Knife Fighting Course and Balisong Knife Fighting. The kickboxing is a very tough workout. It's GREAT for cardio. But to describe MCQC as coming from a particular martial art would be incorrect. The discipline incorporates components from a multitude of martial arts and focuses not on a particular one, but rather on the principals of Guerilla Style Multi-Attacker Hand-to-Hand Fighting." - SGT Zachary Bradley, Combat Medic, 98th Cavalry PSD, Iraq April 2005

"I appreciated the teaching and sacrificed time from my Instructor, Snake Blocker." - SPC Shirley Carter, U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division, Iraq Jan 2006

"MCQC [Military Close Quarters Combat] I found that it is very practical and interesting. - SGT Francisco C. U.S. Army G Company 204th Forward Support Company (FSC), Iraq Jan 2006

"I like the speed we learn and perform each move and combination. My Instructor, Snake Blocker is a great teacher." - SPC Robert Esselman, U.S. Army B Company Support Training Battalion, Iraq Jan 2006

"The best part of my day is spent learning to finish the fight.  How cool is that? MCQC gets you sweating while learning valuable techniques for all ranges of combat." - 2LT Sarah Burlee, 3-101st Task Force Rakkasan DDOC, Afghanistan, March 2010

"Thanks for the great service you [Snake Blocker] provide as a Military Close Quarters Combat instructor.  The new skills and knowledge gained put those who are unfamiliar with Close Quarters Combat at a whole new level.  Take me for example; I knew some stand up fighting, but I did not know anything about real ground fighting.  After taking your classes, I have obtained skillful knowledge to defend myself at all aspects of a typical fight.  Thanks again.  Aloha." - MSgt Kerwin Canionero, 577th EPBS, Afghanistan, February 2010 

"I want to thank you [Snake Blocker] for your professional and valuable MCQC and Muay Thai instruction while on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. You not only taught me the importance of fundamentals of various martial arts, you taught me followership, leadership, the discipline to keep improving my skills, and to keep my head in the fight to survive. My job is to not let the bad guys win! Thanks again for everything Snake.
Aloha," - Cyrus Kam, FBI, Guam, March 2010

"This MCQC class was monumental for me.  It adjusted my mind to be in a more ready combative state.  It gave me a better appreciation for the art of combat.  Snake Blocker was phenomenal!  He was very articulate and knowledgeable!  He'd answer my questions before I'd even ask him.   I have great respect for combat and a much better understanding thanks to MCQC and Snake Blocker." - SSgt Jeron S. Hampton, USAF, Afghanistan, April 2010


Snake Blocker's Combat Readiness Training:

NCHB14 Headquarters (HQ) Battalion Training Dept Lead Petty Officer (LPO) - 01OCT08

NCHB 14 Delta Company Unit Training & EWX Dept Lead Petty Officer (LPO) - 01OCT07

M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
U.S. Army Instruction Mubarak Range, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait - 28JULY04

Small Arms Instructor Toolset Course #CSECFOR-SAIT-0001 16AUG08 (90%)
Lesson 1 - 12AUG08
Lesson 2 - 14AUG08
Lesson 3 - 14AUG08

M16 Weapon Safety Course Course #CANS-M16WS-1.0 - 20MAY07 & 14JUN08 (100%)

M9 Service Pistol Course Course #CANS-M9SP-1.0 - 30MAR08 (100%)

Sharpshooter Marksman Rifleman Qualification Ribbon (M16 Riffle)
Received from USMC Camp Allen Weapons Range with a Score of 167.
Received from United States Marine Corps (USMC) Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia - 31JAN04 (OPNAVINST 3591.1C)

Expert Marksman Rifleman Qualification Medal (M16 Rifle)
Received from USMC Camp Allen Weapons Range with a Score of 170.
Received from AO1 (AW/SW) Butsko, Firearms Instructor Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia - 04DEC07 (OPNAVINST 3591.E)

Expert Marksman Pistol Qualification Medal (9mm Beretta)
Received from USMC Camp Allen Weapons Range with a Score of 328.
Received from Joe, NRA Instructor/Instructor Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia - 07MAY09 (OPNAVINST 3591.E)

Sharpshooter Marksman Pistol Qualification Ribbon (9mm Beretta)
Received from USMC Camp Allen Weapons Range with a Score of 219.
Received from United States Marine Corps (USMC) Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia - 30JAN04 (OPNAVINST 3591.1C)

Expert Marksman Pistol Qualification Medal (9mm Beretta)
Received from USMC Camp Allen Weapons Range with a Score of 228.
Received from Dallas Hawkes, USMC Firearms Instructor Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia - 10MAY07 (OPNAVINST 3591.E)

Expert Marksman Pistol Qualification Medal (9mm Beretta)
Received from USMC Camp Allen Weapons Range with a Score of 228.
Recieved from AO1 (AW/SW) Butsko, Firearms Instructor Camp Allen, Norfolk, Virginia - 04DEC07 (OPNAVINST 3591.E)

Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control/Ammo CBT 18 (Certificate of Completion), Port of Ash Shuaibah University, Camp Spearhead, Kuwait - 15JUN04, 14FEB07
Board Certified by BM1 Leslie Leber - 13OCT07

Naval Explosives Safety Managers/Supervisor's Orientation/Ammo CBT 49 (Certificate of Completion), Port of Ash Shuaibah University, Camp Spearhead, Kuwait - 15-17JUN04

Army Class III Basic Combat Swimmer (Water Survival Test Certificate of Completion) Standard set by TC21-22 - 17-18MAY04, Camp Patriot (KNB), Kuwait
Received by Chad Gulley, SFC, NCOIC & Brian H. Young, 2LT, OIC

Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support - G (NAVELSG) Training and Evaluation Unit - Explosive Forklift & Explosive Driver Training Completed Explosive Forklift and passed the written test with a score of 100%. Completed Explosive Driver and passed the written test with a score of 100%. Williamsburg, Virginia - 02DEC07-14DEC07
Instructor: EO1 Espinoza - OIC: D.E. Collins, LCDR, SC, USN

Masters-At-Arms Course #14137 - 09FEB03

Seabee Combat Handbook Vol. I Course #14234 - 27MAR08

Seabee Combat Handbook Vol. II Course #14235 - 17APL08

Small Arms Qualification - 20FEB04

Ammunition Handling Safety Class - 20FEB04

Vehicle Inspection -08FEB04

Land Navigation-Field Exercise - 08FEB04

Anti-Personnel Devices - 08FEB04

Convoy Tactics - 08FEB04

Deadly Force Training - 08FEB04

Practical Land Navigation/Convoy Tactics/Drills - 08FEB04

Civil Disturbance - 08FEB04

Homeland Defense - 23MAR04

Antiterrorism Force Protection - 23MAR04

Terrorism - 23MAR04

Combat Operaitonal Stress - 01JULY04

Hostage Training
Part I - Hostage Introduction
Part II - Surviving a Hostage Detention
Part III - Hostage Communication
Part IV - Hostage Resistance to Exploitation
Part V - Hostage Effecting Release
Part VI - Hostage Summary - 26JAN05

Perimeter Defense - 08FEB04

782 Gear Familiarization - 08FEB04

Hazardous Materials Familiarization - 22JAN04

Basic Damage Control (First Aid & CBR-D) - 08FEB04 & 01MAY04 & 17MAY04

CDO Watchstation Qualified (E-6 & above) - 26MAY04, 18MAR07

POOW Watchstation Qualified (E-5 & below) - 22MAY04, 18MAR07

Trafficking in Persons Basic Awareness Training - 18MAR07, 19JUL08

Anti-Terrorist Level 1 Awareness Training - 07FEB04, 2005, 2006, 26JAN07, 04OCT07

Security Requirements - 20MAY04

Damage Control - 17MAY04

Survival - 25MAY04

Leadership & Supervision - 21MAY04

Snake Blocker's Awards & Recognitions (Individual and Unit Awards):

Department of the Army Certificate of Training - "Received for Teaching 150 hours of Intense Military Close Quarter Combat (MCQC) training. This training included counter-terrorist tactics against close quarter pistol, rifle, stick, knife, and empty hand. This training was taught at Camp Spearhead, Ash Shuaibah Port, Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom."
Received from Clark M. Summers (US Army), LTC, TC Commander Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 11MAY04

385th Transportation Battalion Command Coin Award - Received for teaching Military Close Quarter Combat (MCQC) classes, assisting with the MWR tent, volunteering for TCN watches, and volunteering for extra assignments.
Received from Clark M. Summers (US Army), LTC, TC Commander Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 16AUG04

Army Commendation Medal - "For meritorious service in the performance of his duties while assigned to the Naval Postal Plans and Operations Team in support of OEF 09-10.  Petty Officer Blocker's tireless efforts enhanced the morale of more than 75,000 service members and civilians.  His extraordinary efforts and accomplishments identified him as the postal subject matter expert and are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service.  This reflects distinct credit upon himself, the 82nd Sustainment Brigade, the United States Navy, and the United Sates Army."
Received from John E. O'Neil, Col, LG Commanding
Hq, 82nd Sustainment Bridgade

NATO Medal - "For service with NATO in relation to the ISAF Operation during the period 21 June 2009 - 16 April 2010."
Received from anders Fogh Rasmussen, The Secretary General - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Afghanistan Campaign Medal - For military service in Afghanistan 21 June 2009 - 16 April 2010
Received from 510th Human Resource Company under the 82nd Sustainment Brigade, US Army

Certificate of Commendation - "In recognition of going above and beyond the call of duty to assist troops in Morale, Welfare and recreation activities at Camp Duke, Iraq during timeframe March, 2005-January, 2006. Received for leadership and unselfish willingness to teach Martial Arts classes which increased morale of troops and civilians serving at Camp Duke."
Received from Mr. Robert Vinson, Camp Manager and Michael Thomas, MWR Acting Supervisor Forward Operating Base Duke, Najaf, Iraq 17JAN06

Certificate of Achievement - For volunteering your time and efforts to instruct Level 1 Combatives Training and CPR to the 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division. Your Actions greatly contributed to the combat effectiveness of this unit and our soldiers. These actions reflect great credit on you, your unit, and the United States Navy.
Received from Wade L. Myers, CSM, USA - Command Sergeant Major
Received from Leo F. Caballero, LTC, AR  Commanding 28NOV07

Command Coin for Excellence Received for teaching CPR, AED, First Aid, and Military Close Quarter Combat (MCQC) to the 4th Infantry Division Special Troops Battalion.
Received from Leo F. Caballero, LTC, AR Commanding, 4th ID Special Troops Battalion Commander, Fort Carson, Colorado 07JUN07

Command Coin for Excellence - Received for instructing Military Close Quarter Combat (MCQC) to the 4th Infantry Division Special Troops Battalion.
Received from Wade L. Myers, CSM, USA, Command Sergeant Major, 4th ID Special Troops Battalion Sgt Major, Fort Carson, Colorado 07JUN07

2/198th AR BN Pin (not an award) 
Received for teaching Military Close Quarter Combat (MCQC) to the 2/198th AR BN members.
Received from 2/198th AR BN member (as a "Thank You") Forward Operating Base Duke, An Najaf, Iraq - APR05

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - "Received for Professional Achievement as Lead Inventory Custodian (port section) Redeployment Yard of NAVELSF FWD ALPHA from 15FEB04 to 30MAY04 at the Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Directing a team of 7 personnel to ensure 100% accountability of all redeploying vehicles. Under arduous physical conditions and demanding delivery schedules, he was instrumental in tracking and movement of over 55,000 vehicles to 91 different ships. His managerial ability, personal initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Received from R.P. English, Captain (now he's an Admiral), Supply Corps, USNR Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 30MAY04 (SECNAVINST 1650.1G)

Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon - "During the fiscal year 2003, NAVSUP units effectively executed a strategic mission of providing Navy, Marine Corps, Joint, and Allied Forces quality supplies and services on a timely basis while successfully implementing a series of transformational actions across the enterprise. Even with the added requirements of Operations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom, NAVSUP units demonstrated superb mission performance despite the demand surge peaking at 150% in the forward-deployed area and 400% in the States. At the same time, NAVSUP's transformation initiatives drove down the cost of the Navy's infrastructure and improved business practices. These efforts will generate $1.8 billion in savings to our Navy over the five-year defense plan, $490 million over the program of record. This series of initiatives was fostered in direct support of the Navy's Sea Power 21 vision, and has allowed the Navy to better structure and align the organization to deliver even greater logistics support in the future."
Recommendation from J.D. McCarthy, Rear Admiral, SC, USN and V.E. Clark, Admiral, USN, Chief of Naval Operations Received with NAVSUP, FISC West 219 San Diego US Naval Base, San Diego, California - 16APR2004

National Defense Service Medal - Qualified for OEF/OIF Support in USA/Iraq/Kuwait - Received for War Time Duty.
Received from Navy and Marine Long Beach Reserve Center Long Beach, California - 11SEP01 (SECNAVINST 1650.1G)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 'M' Device - �In recognition of mobilization in support of Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom. Qualified for active duty contribution to these important contingency operations associated with the Global War on Terrorism. And for valuable efforts to produce a successful Port Element mission in supporting those who are fighting the fight, and for those who are weary and returning home.
Received from F.H. Boyles, Officer-In-Charge (OIC), NAVELSF Fwd (A), Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 05JAN04 (SECNAVINST 1650.1G)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal - Received for OEF/OIF support in Kuwait.
Received from R.P. English, Captain (now Admiral), Supply Corps, USNR - Camp Arifjan, Kuwait - 12MAR04/07SEP04 (EXECUTIVE ORDER 13289/SECNAVINST 1650.1G)

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal - Received for OEF/OIF support in USA & Kuwait
Received from NCHB-14 Command- 08DEC04/14JAN05 (NAVADMIN 273/04)

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon - �Received for OEF/OIF support in Kuwait.
Received from R.P. English, Captain (now Admiral), Supply Corps, USNR - Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 12MAY04 (SECNAVINST 1650.1G)

Naval Reserve Merit Service Medal 
Received for 3 consecutive years of Good Conduct
Received from NMRC, Long Beach, California - 28Jun04

Letter of Appreciation - "Received for Volunteering technical expertise and contributing greatly to the command's goals of increasing battalion training readiness and continuing professional development. Volunteered as a classroom presenter during eight days of around-the-clock GMT, ITP, and BMR training for 87 students. Officially commended for initiative and extreme professionalism in support of Navy Expeditionary Logistic Support Force Forward Alpha (NAVELSF). NAVELSF Forward Alpha Group deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II with limited resources to provide a professional training program. To fill the training gap for the sailors deployed to Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait, you willingly volunteered your technical expertise, which was commendable. Your efforts contributed greatly to the command's goals of increasing battalion training readiness and continuing professional development. You are officially commended for your initiative and professionalism. Thank you for a job well done."
Received from R.P. English, Captain (now Admiral), Supply Corps, USNR Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 21JUN04

Combat Equipment Battalion Kuwait Certificate & Coin Award for Excellence - "Received for assistance in off-load of new armored Humvees from the Army Spearhead cargo ship and its convoy from the Port of Ash Shuaibah to Camp Arifjan."
Received from OIC Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 27JULY04

CNRF Captain Leo Bilger Award - "Received for Excellence in Mission Readiness (2003) and Contributing to the FISC West 219 San Diego Unit."
Received from Unit Command, San Diego, California 2004

Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Alpha-NAVELSF FWD (A) Bravo Hatch Company and NAVELSF FWD (A) Command Coin Award for Excellence - Received for being a hard-charger.
Received from LCDR Lathrop Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 12AUG04

Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Alpha-NAVELSF FWD (A) Marshalling Yard Operations Coin Award for Excellence - Received for being a hard-charger.
Received from LCDR Weidner Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 04SEP04

385th Transportation Battalion Certificate of Appreciation for Meritorious Service - "Received while assigned to Task Force 385 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom for dedication to duty and selfless service."
Received from Clark M. Summers, LTC, US Army Commanding and Larry Riegbli, CSM, US Army Battalion CSM Camp Spearhead, Port of Ash Shuaibah, Kuwait - 04SEP04

Letter of Appreciation - "The Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Alpha (NAVELSF FWD A) deployed in theatre with limited resources to affect a viable, professional and personal development-training program. You volunteered your expertise as a classroom presenter during eight days of around-the-clock GMT, ITP, and BMR training. Your service and commitment to excellence greatly enhanced command's goal of positively impacting battalion training readiness, as well as individual professional development. You prepared for and taught 5 hours of BMR and GMT instruction to 87 students. You are officially commended for your initiative and extreme professionalism in support of NAVELSF training challenges and objectives."
Received from F.H. Boyles, Commander NAVELSF

Certificate of Appreciation- "In grateful appreciation of your steadfast and dedicated service, to our Nation and the United States Navy, during the Global War on Terrorism, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Your selfless service, as well as, precious time spent away from home and family, are clear and noble monuments to your love of country, sense of duty and spirit of patriotism. Your sacrifices ensure those we serve, and especially those we leave behind, inherit a safer world, and a surer peace. Your service has made our Navy stronger and kept our Nation safe during troubled times. The Nation, the United States Navy and NMRC Los Angeles thank you and your family for your service, support and sacrifice in the interest of freedom."
Received from John D. Ward, Commanding Officer Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Los Angeles, California - 23JAN05

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - 2nd Award-Star - "Received for Professional Achievement as Unit Physical Fitness Coordinator, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, San Diego, California, Naval Reserve Detachment 219 from June 2002 to September 2004. As a result of Petty Officer Blocker's dedicated efforts he completely transformed the unit's physical fitness program achieving a remarkable 40 percent increase in the number of passes, from 60 to 100 percent, within two physical assessment test cycles. His managerial ability, personal initiative, and unswerving devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
Received from W. A. Kowba, Rear Admiral, Supply Corps, US Navy Commanding Officer, FISC San Diego San Diego, California - 30DEC04

National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) 2004 Military Unit Award - Received for Unit Winner: Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Alpha (NAVELSF FWD - A) NDTA Recognizes the most outstanding Military Transportation Units, both Active and Reserve components from each service, that have made exemplary accomplishments in Logistics. Competition in 2004 was extremely competitive as all the nominees were outstanding and well-deserved. The winners distinguished many noteworthy operational logistics accomplishments above and beyond their normal mission areas.
Released by Rear Admiral Alan Thompson, Director, Supply, Ordnance & Logistics Operations Division (N41) 09JUL05

Certificate of Appreciation - "In recognition of your outstanding support to Kellogg Brown & Root performing contingency operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Your dedication, professionalism and commitment are essential to the successful accomplishment of KBR mission."
Received from Miralem Omerdic, Director of Engineering, DOE and Wade Wingate, DPM OPS MND - CS

Iraq Campaign Medal - Received for completing tour in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III. - 05JAN06 (SECNAVINST 1650.1G)

Naval Reserve Merit Service Medal (2nd Award)Received for another 3 consecutive years of Good Conduct
Received from NMRC, Long Beach, California - 28JUN07

Certificate of Appreciation - For support of Operation Iraqi Freedom while mobilized to Kuwait/Iraq.
Received from NOSC Commanding Officer Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center, Los Angeles, California - 02JUN07

Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon (2nd Award "Star") Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Group Alpha - For meritorious service from 1 February to 6 February 2004. The Sailors of Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Group Alpha (NAVELSF FWD (A)) consistently demonstrated unparalleled success directly supporting the deployment and redeployment of 250,000 U.S. and Coalition service members supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF) and the Global War on Terrorism. Operating at the one and only OIF Seaport of Debarkation/Embarkation, Ash Shuaiba, Kuwait, NAVELSF FWD (A) executed the on-load and offload of 45,000 pieces of equipment on 66 military cargo vessels and staged and prepared 286,000 war-fighter vehicles and containers. Operating at three forward logistics bases in Iraq, NAVELSF FWD (A) handled over 60 million gallons of fuel, constructed or renovated over 75 fuel bladders and created a one million gallon strategic military fuel reserve. Operating five Army Post Offices in Kuwait, NAVELSF FWD (A) handled over two million pounds of mail, serviced over 52,000 postal customers and completed $1.6 million in sales. Operating at two aerial ports in Kuwait and four in Iraq, NAVELSF FWD (A) achieved expeditious movement of 687 tons of critical Marine Corps aviation cargo valued at $835 million. By their truly distinctive accomplishments, unrelenting perseverance, and unfailing devotion to duty, the officers and enlisted personnel of Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force Forward Group Alpha reflected credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Received from Donald C. Winters, Secretary of the Navy 24OCT2007

Certificate of Congressional Recognition - Office of United States Congressman - For extraordinary service to the Nation in the Global War on Terrorism.
Received from Dana Rohrabacher, Member of Congress, Long Beach, California - 02JUN07

Certificate of Recognition - In grateful recognition of your extraordinary service in protecting freedom around the world. Our nation is and will remain indebted to you for the personal sacrifices you and your loved ones endured while called to active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. You have demonstrated the timeless values of loyalty, respect, duty, service, honor, integrity and personal courage. Your selfless commitment to serve an imperative cause, a cause of uncommon and endless consequence, inspires us to search the depths of ourselves to find the potential for greatness that you have already achieved. Wherever freedom is threatened and liberty attacked, you are there, faithful, steadfast and ready to defend. Your resolute devotion to guard and protect the family of warriors serving alongside you marks you as a national hero in my eyes. You have earned my heartfelt respect and enduring personal thanks. Your country, your people, and your President and Commander-in-Chief salute you and thank you.
Received from A. J. Turnley, CAPT, USN, Commander, NRSW Reserve Component Command - 03NOV2007