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Larry J. Herke |
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| Born | 04/25/1963, Cedar Falls, Iowa |
| Gender | Male |
| Parents | Larry and Sheila Herke |
| Schools Attended | Mankato East High School/Minnesota State University at Mankato |
| Branch of Service | Army |
| Additional Identifiers | Commissioned or Warrant Officer National Guard |
| Service Timeframe | 1985 - 2016 |
| War/Conflict | Iraq 2003-2010 |
| Principal Units and Locations | 1-125 FA, 1-194 CAV, 1-194 IN, 1st BCT/34th ID, 34th ID |
| Military Awards and Decorations | Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, |
 Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, 2019 | |
NarrativeI joined the Army on 16 August 1985 after graduation from college and receiving my commission through ROTC at Minnesota State University at Mankato. I was first stationed at Fort Bliss Texas where I become an Air Defense Artillery Officer (Patriot). After completing four years of active duty in Germany, I joined the Minnesota National Guard at Brainerd serving in Headquarters 1-194 CAV. Subsequently I served in as the Commander of the Combat Support Company of 1-194 Infantry, Training Officer and Administrative Officer for 1-125 FA, Training officer and eventually the Administrative Officer for the 34th Aviation Brigade, and Training Officer for the 34th ID. I deployed to Iraq from 2005-2008 as the Executive Officer for the 1/34 Brigade Combat Team. Upon return to Minnesota I served as the Mobilization Officer and later as the Construction and Facilities Officer for the Minnesota Army National Guard. I retired after 30 years of service on 16 July 2016. | |