Pierre Thibodeaux Biography

James R. McDonough sets a spectacular example of what it is to be a second lieutenant in the United States Army and what it is truly like to lead a group of enlisted soldiers for the first time. Lieutenant McDonough, a graduate of West Point, was deployed as a platoon leader in a small fort with the mission of holding a Vietnamese village out of the hands of the Viet Cong. When he arrived, Lieutenant McDonough discovered that the former Lieutenant and platoon leader of the 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry (Airborne) hardly ever left his

He stayed there only long enough to finish out the first quarter of his freshman year. On December 29, 1978, Jeffrey started a three-year hitch in the U.S. Army. Not even a year later Jeffrey completed his training as a medical specialist and was assigned post in Baumholder, Germany. About two years later, on March 26, 1981, he was discharged from the army in South Carolina because he was drinking so heavily and was always depressed. After that he somehow found his way to South Florida.

Audie Murphy still had a lot of trouble and had to “fight the system” to get overseas and into actual combat. But he was very persistent and his persistence finally paid off, and in early 1943, he was shipped to Casablanca, Morocco in Africa as a replacement in Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment (United States), 3rd Infantry Division. Disappointed, Murphy didn’t see any action in Africa, but he participated in extensive training maneuvers along with the rest of the 3rd Division.

Instead, he put himself in harms way in order to not only accomplish the mission, but to ensure that the few Marines he still had fighting would not be over run. Non Commissioned Officers are called on daily to put the needs of the Marines under their charge above their own. As we move on to more recent examples of exemplary NCOs, one would be remiss to not remember Cpl Jason Dunham. Cpl Dunham was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq in 2004. Again, no better justice can be done than to read his citation. "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004. Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west. Corporal Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards the engagement to provide

During his last year of service with the Marines, Christopher Lee Boyd was sent to Iraq. Boyd was a driver in the fourth combat engineer battalion. In Iraq, Boyd’s unit swept for land mines and escorted convoys. When

CW5 Jeremy Light distinguished himself through exceptionally meritorious service during 29 years of service to the United States Army. CW5 Light’s technical competence, superb leadership skills, and tremendous devotion to duty have contributed immeasurably to every unit he served with throughout his career. He has served with distinction in ever increasing positions of responsibility, culminating as the Senior Ordnance Logistics Officer for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and United States Army, Europe.

To begin with, he enlisted instead of being drafted into the military and did not have a choice in the assignment he was given. On December 12, 1962, he joined the United States Air Force becoming a member of the 186th TAC Recon Group in Meridian, MS. His basic training was at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX, and he attended technical school at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, IL, training to be a general purpose vehicle mechanic. His two instructors for basic

Captain Tamborelli has been awarded the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, basic Parachutist Badge and Basic Aviator Badge. He is currently attending Auburn University pressuring his

He received citations for meritorious service and a promotion to Brevet Major. This stemmed from his sense of duty, willingness to face danger, and by leading from the front.

His first officer assignment was to the 82D Airborne Division where he deployed to OIF VI, December 2008 as the Distribution Platoon Leader, A Company, 82D Brigade Support Battalion and Company Executive Officer, 5-73 Cavalry Squadron, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. Following OIF VI he became the Squadron S4 for 5-73 Cavalry Squadron.   In 2011, CPT Farkas was selected as the Aide-De-Camp for the U.S. Joint Munitions Command, Army Materiel Command and then attended the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course.   CPT Farkas has been assigned to the 43rd Sustainment Brigade since January 2013 where he has served as the Ground Transportation Officer for the Brigade Supporting Operations.   CPT Farkas' awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC), Army Commendation Medal with 4 OLC, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal with 6 OLC, Joint Meritorious Unit Citation (JMUC), Valorous Unit Award (VUA), and Meritorious Unit Citation (MUC).

On 27 March 2013, SGT Reinhardt reported to Alpha Company, 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion. Upon arrival to Alpha Company, 50th ESB, SGT Reinhardt was assigned the title of STT Operator for CPN Team 57115. For SGT Reinhardt’s time spent at Fort Bragg, NC, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and 3- Certificates of Achievement. During SGT Reinhardt’s time in Alpha Company he completed Security+, Combat Lifesavers Course, Combatives Level I, Air Assault School, and the Basic Leaders Course; earning Commandants List for BLC. SGT Reinhardt also completed 25 Semester Hours. Once SGT Reinhardt completed his tour at Fort Bragg, NC, he received orders for and PCS’ed to Fort Richardson, AK.

In my previous unit, I was selected as the squadron soldier of the year, runner up in the 72nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team soldier of the year competition, and represented the brigade at the Texas best warrior competition in 2012 held at Camp Swift, Texas.

After Ft Bliss, TX. I was stationed in Seoul, Korea. Then, back to Redstone, Arsenal as an instructor teaching electronics. Next, He reenlisted again as a Tactical Satellite Microwave System Operator at Ft. Gordon. Then, He when to Ft. Bragg, NC as a Satellite System operator. During a period of service at Ft. Bragg, NC He had attained the rank of Sergeant and was a team chief of a Troposcatter radio team. He earned the Army's achievement medal for excellent planning and implementing a communication link from the South to the North along the coast of California. Sgt. Christian ended his military career at Ft. Bragg, NC after servicing 10 years in the armed forces returning to Norfolk, Virginia his father and mother's place of birth. Marquis enrolled and attended Electronics Computer Programming Institute (ECPI) enrolling in the Electronics program there. Marquis excelled in his class because of his prior military and electronics training. Mr. Christian graduated amount the top 3 in his class being offered positions with Michelin Tire Company and Hydroscience Inc. He chose employment with Hydroscience providing repairs to the

In January of 1917, the 50th battalion headed north to Artios, France, the location of Vimy Ridge. Vimy ridge was a very important battle for the allies as holding the location would give them a great vantage point that overlooked the vast network of trenches on either side and No Man’s Land. It was even more important to the CEF and Canada, as it was the first time they received worldwide recognition, they were no longer seen as an afterthought of Britain. It was crucial that the allies win this battle. The next months were spent preparing and going over strategy. During this time, Colonel E.G. Mason was transferred to another battalion and replaced Lieutenant-Colonel Page. Under new command the 50th battalion was ready to on the offensive,

Patton started his military career during WWI as a temporary lieutenant-colonel. As temporary lieutenant-colonel, he organized and commanded the 304th Tank Brigade in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives of 1918. Patton was wounded later on in the war in September and received the Distinguished Service Cross. By 1919 he was a colonel. After the WWI Patton reverted to the rank of captain, but was promoted to major in 1919 and assumed command of the 304th Tank Brigade at Fort Meade. He was assigned to the office of the Chief of Cavalry during the years 1928-31, graduated from the Cavalry School at Fort Riley, Kansas, in 1923, and from the General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth in 1924. Patton attended the Army War College in 1932 and was promoted to lieutenant colonel