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Name: Erik (Stix) Whysong
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Duty Stations:
MALS-16 - MCAS / MALD-36 - MCAS Futenma
Area of Service:
Tustin, CA , Okinawa, Japan
Why did you join the military:
I come from a long line of military in my family. I have had family members involved in the military that goes back to WWI. I always wanted to do the patriotic duty to serve my country.
Why Did You Choose your Branch of Service:
I wanted to join the Marine Corps for as long as I can remember. My step-father, uncle, 3rd cousin, and great-uncle were all Marines. I desired to be in the most elite service and accomplish something that seemed difficult. As a kid, the commercials always talked about, "The Few, The Proud", and that's what I wanted to be.
After Your Service:
When I left the service I started working for Evergreen Air Center in Pinal as a Aircraft Mechanic and Maintainer. I was eventually laid off due to no contracts. I then had a string of odd jobs (carpet cleaner, housing construction, parts runner) before I was hired as an assembly line technician at Raytheon in 2000. Once there, I was able to prove my knowledge and expertise in aircraft integration, test, and analysis. I am currently a Technical Integration Engineer and I have been there 22 years.
Why did You Join CVMA:
I joined CVMA-OPC 32-2 in January of 2020.
I wanted to find a group of like minded individuals to associate myself with. I missed the camaraderie of the military and the need to ride motorcycles. I felt a need to volunteer my time to helping veterans in my community since I never deployed during my enlistment. I gives me an opportunity to give back to those that have sacrificed for our country's freedom. To be a part of something bigger, donate my time and efforts, and to give back.
I wanted to find a group of like minded individuals to associate myself with. I missed the camaraderie of the military and the need to ride motorcycles. I felt a need to volunteer my time to helping veterans in my community since I never deployed during my enlistment. I gives me an opportunity to give back to those that have sacrificed for our country's freedom. To be a part of something bigger, donate my time and efforts, and to give back.
Hobbies:
I enjoy riding motorcycles, hunting, reading, building stuff, and remodeling the house.
Other VSO's:
I am a member of the American Legion and the Marine Corps Association.
Special Skills:
I have an overabundance of useless information and trivia.
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