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Jeffrey John Dinkel |
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| Born | July 19, 1964, Saint Cloud, MN |
| Gender | Male |
| Parents | Karen Jane Koester and Robert George Dinkel (Mother's name is now Baxter) |
| Schools Attended | Jeferson High School, Bloomington MN, Class of 82 |
| Branch of Service | Army |
| Additional Identifiers | |
| Service Timeframe | 1982 - 1997 |
| War/Conflict | Persian Gulf 1990-1991 |
| Principal Units and Locations | 1st Cavalry Division 95-97-----6th MMC at Fort Snelling (Reserves) 92-94----71st Ord Company-Pioneer Kaseerne, Hanau Germany, 83-84 |
| Military Awards and Decorations | Army Commendation Medal---Army Achievment Medal (3)-Southwest Asia Service Medal |
NarrativeI was in, in the early 80's. Got out and took 8 years of trying to get back in. I initially had a MOS of missile repair and in 92 was able to get back into the Army in the reserves with a billit for my MOS. 2 years later had the opportunity to go active and took it. Did basic for the second time at age 30 and was awarded an Artillery MOS and spent almost 3 years with the 1st Cavalry Division. 3 Rotations to the NTC in less than 2 years and one deployment to Kuwait in 95. The last unit awarded the SWASM and thus the last unit that was designated part of the first Gulf War. | |