Name: David (RedBeard) Gardner

Branch: USA

Years: 2005-2011

MOS:
11.B Infantry

Awards:
NDM x2, GWOT, Iraqi Campaign, ASR, OSR, AFRM w/M, and Combat Action Badge. 
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Rank: E4

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Duty Stations:

WT Company C Fort Gordon / 259th Eng. Construction Forward Support 3​
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Area of Service:

Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq
I was based out of LSA Anaconda, our mission was running convoy security.

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Prior To Service:

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Why Did You Choose your Branch of Service:

Cause I never played Navy as a kid a lol, but really because my father was Army and I idolized my him.

After Your Service:

I worked various jobs but the most fulfilling job was being an EMT.
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Why did You Join CVMA:

I joined 2019 because I needed the brotherhood and I had a strong desire to help others. 

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Hobbies:

My hobbies range from music, to drawing and painting, however most of all I really enjoy being a dad.
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Other VSO's:

VFW, DAV, Legion 
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Special Skills:

I have wicked bow staff skills.