Cindy Baker, Accounting Supervisor Fiscal Services & Payroll |
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Cindy Baker
United States Navy, 2/78 - 12/83
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Gitmo) 1978 - 1980
Naples, Italy 1980 - 1983
Data Processing Tech, E-5
I joined the Navy at 18. Bootcamp - Florida, Tech school - San Diego, CA. I receive a ribbon for shooting, marksman level, while stationed in Gitmo. Upon discharge I worked and went to school part time. I earned my Business Administration (Accounting) degree at San Diego State University. I work as an Accountant in the Fiscal Service Office.
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Michele Brown , Sr. Administrative Assistant Admissions and Records |
I was in the Air Force, 1977-1980. I was stationed at Norton Air Force Base, San Bernardino, CA. I believe that base is now closed.
Air Force was a very interesting experience for me. I studied different environments to see if they would be feasible to set up base, however, I mostly worked as an Administrative Assistant. I enjoyed meeting people from different parts of the world and I was able to travel to Japan, Hawaii, and Alaska.
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Chef Stephen Caballero, Culinary Arts Department |
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Chef Stephen Caballero
United States Army 4/69 – 4/72
Viet Nam Service 8/ 69 – 7/70
Americal Division 4/31 196 Inf.
Served with Delta Co., Charley Co., Echo Recon
Liaison to 5th Special Forces Group, Chu Lai
I am presently the 3rd semester Chef Instructor in the Culinary Arts Department at the LAC campus. When I returned from Viet Nam ( and following a few stints in and out of VA Hospital), I completed my reserve duty with an ASA unit in Bell California, where I was assigned to a SOG unit as a communications specialist. I completed my service as a Staff Sgt. E-6 in 1972. I enrolled in a Veterans program at East Los Angeles in 1972 and graduated with an AA Degree in 1974.
As a faculty member here at LBCC, I would like to offer my services and or assistance to any veteran, at any time regarding getting back to school, or if you would like to just sit down and chat, I have an open door and open ear policy. I have copies of literature regarding veterans benefits and resource information to help you. If I don’t have what you need, I’ll help you find it.
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| Gabriel
Hurtado, buyer Fiscal Services & Payroll |
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My
name is Gabriel Hurtado. I am currently a Buyer
at LAC. I was an active duty Corporal in the
United States Marine Corps from 1995-1999.
After 9/11/2001, I was presidentially recalled
back into active duty and was a part of Operation
Enduring Freedom from Nov. 2001-Oct. 2002. My
MOS was a supply warehouseman. My job was to
supply troops with whatever was necessary to
complete the mission, whether it be medical
supplies, items needed for mobilization, or
maps that helped plan the mission.
In November 2002 I was awarded with a special
Presidential Commendation Award for my time
and service in the middle east region.
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| Dr.
Mike MacCallum, Dean of Financial Aid, EOPS
and Veterans Affairs |
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US
Army from February 1967 to February 1969, Sgt.
E-5, infantry.
Served one year in Vietnam, in the 4th Infantry
Division, from August 1967 to August 1968.
I am currently active in helping veterans return
to college and succeed in meeting their goals.
I would be glad to meet and welcome any veteran
to the college.
Here is a picture of me in Vietnam taken sometime
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| Ed Miller, Mail Services Department |
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I served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. I am a Vietnam Vet.
During my service time I held many jobs; I was in the 9th Infantry when I first went to Vietnam, then ran a parts department in a motor pool, when I return to the United States I was a Mail Clerk.
Here is a picture of me in the field in Vietnam
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| Eloy Oakley , Superintendent - President of Long Beach City College |
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Sgt-E-5, U.S. Army.
Served in the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft. Bragg, N.C. (84-87).
Served in the U.S. Army Chemical Weapons Command, Johnston Island (87-88).
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Jim
Ostach, Professor Speech Communication |
Good
Day, "Fellow Vet"--I am Jim Ostach, Professor, Speech
Communication Department (Office: O108, 938-4198).
Welcome
to Long Beach City College! May I offer you my personal
CONGRATULATIONS on honorably completing military
service; &, communicate the grateful recognition
of the citizenry RE your decisions to serve the
welfare of our nation, and, pursue your educational/personal
goals.
I served
30 years with Naval Special Warfare/SEAL Teams, deploying
to Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Philippines--originally
Enlisted, ultimately retiring as 0-6 Captain. May
I encourage you to take advantage of the services
provided by the College; and, if we can be of assistance,
the camaraderie of brother/sister-soldier/sailors.
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| Gary
Rathburn, Carpenter Facilities Department |
U.S.M.C
1972-1977
Combat Engineer
E-5
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