Military Service

Since its founding in 1776, the United States has been involved in military conflicts for the majority of its history. Estimates vary, but analyses suggest that the U.S. has been at war for approximately 93% of its existence, leaving only about 17 to 21 years without active military engagements. I served during what was known as "The Cold War".

Medals shine with pride,
Cold War's silent watch endured–
Honor's quiet stand.

— by Timothy E. McMahon & ChatGPT

United States Army

3rd Infantry Division Insignia 3^rd Infantry Division:
Commanding General's Staff | MG Howard G. Crowell Jr. & MG George R. Stotser
Division Deception Planning Non-Commissioned Officer under the Assistant Chief of Staff, G3 (Operations, Plans, and Training) LTC Eric Shinseki

A Division Deception Planning Non-Commissioned Officer is a mid-level enlisted soldier responsible for creating and executing deception plans to mislead the enemy about a division's movements, capabilities, and intentions, thus securing a tactical advantage.

9th Infantry Division Insignia 9th Infantry Division:
3rd Battalion, 60^th Infantry Regiment
Batallion Cavalry Scout

Cavalry Scouts gather critical intelligence on enemy positions, vehicles, and activity to support battlefield decisions. Their assessments guide commanders in deploying troops, calling for reinforcements, or ordering a retreat.

Rhode Island Army National Guard

Rhode Island Army National Guard Logo 1st Squadron 26^th Cavalry
Detachment 1, Long Range Surveillance
Senior Scout Observer

Long range surveillance detachments (LRSD) are organized as a detachment organic to the military intelligence battalion at division level for the purpose of long-range surveillance.

The 26^th Cavalry was a unit of the United States Army National Guard that was constituted in 1963. It was later renumbered as the 110th Cavalry in 1988, and the 1st Squadron inactivated in 1996.