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Mark's love for Alaska made the Alaska National Guard his first choice when he made his decision to join the military.
When he was being recruited he was informed that Alaska was an integral part of the strategic defense plans of the United States as a forward operating area during the Cold War. There would be no traveling outside of Alaska because Alaska was already on the front lines.
My how things have changed since 1984!
Mark spent his entire military career in Alaska's Army National Guard Aviation with the exception of the brief period he was assigned to the State Area Reserve Command at the end of his last enlistment.
During his career Mark has been deployed on five state disasters including the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Mark has traveled Alaska extensively and feels fortunate to have had a view of Alaska that many only dream of.
Mark also feels fortunate that during his career he was able to see a cross section of the entire North American Continent at low altitudes.
It is difficult to cover an entire twenty year career within the confines of a web page however the following should provided you with a snapshot of Mark's Military Career.
HomeWhen he was being recruited he was informed that Alaska was an integral part of the strategic defense plans of the United States as a forward operating area during the Cold War. There would be no traveling outside of Alaska because Alaska was already on the front lines.
My how things have changed since 1984!
Mark spent his entire military career in Alaska's Army National Guard Aviation with the exception of the brief period he was assigned to the State Area Reserve Command at the end of his last enlistment.
During his career Mark has been deployed on five state disasters including the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
Mark has traveled Alaska extensively and feels fortunate to have had a view of Alaska that many only dream of.
Mark also feels fortunate that during his career he was able to see a cross section of the entire North American Continent at low altitudes.
It is difficult to cover an entire twenty year career within the confines of a web page however the following should provided you with a snapshot of Mark's Military Career.
Alaska Army National Guard Awards:
Alaska Domestic Emergency Award (5)1986-2003
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal 1988
Sergeant Majors Award 1989 Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (5) 1988-2001 Alaska Commendation Medal 1993 Alaska State Service Medal 1994 Armed Forces Reserve Medal 1994 Governors Distinguished Unit Citation (original member,1997) Distinguished Service Medal 2003 |
Other Awards:
Sikorsky Helicopter Rescue Award 1991, Miscellaneous certificates of appreciation from supported units |
| Army Awards:
Meritorious Service Medal 2003 Army Commendation Medal (3) 1988,1990,2000 Army Achievement Medal (4) 1988,1992,1993,1996 |
Army Qualifications:
Army Service Ribbon 1984
Aircraft Crew member Badge 1984 NCO professional development Ribbon (2) 1986,1997 Expert M-16 1999 Driver/Mechanic Badge (wheeled vehicle) 2002 Master Aviation Badge 2002 |
While content with his efforts, Mark still has a desire to serve his state.
This is a major force in his decision to run for State House District 22.
He is especially mindful of those in the military who, because of time
and circumstance have given much more than their fair share to their
country.
God bless all our service men and women Past,Present and Future.
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