The Army Experience
Michael Kandewen
Michail Kandewen
Michael Kandewen
Staff Sergeant
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA

Activities
Weightlifting, martial arts, reading

Favorite Movies
Blackhawk Down

Favorite TV
24, The Unit

Favorite Music
Reggae

Favorite Army Thing
Teamwork

Education
Associate degree

Basic Training Location
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO



Military Occupations

CBRN Specialist (74D)

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"Step Out of the Ordinary" and join a branch dedicated to the defense for our country against the threat of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) weapons and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). CBRN Officers command or serve as a Platoon Leader of a Chemical unit while employing the state-of-the-art CBRN defense systems.

 
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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Learn how you can use the new Post-9/11 GI Bill to pay for college. For details about benefits and eligibility, click here.

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Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

The Army Experience Center (AEC) is a twenty-first century destination for visitors to get accurate information about the Army directly from the source.

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Ask a Soldier

Ask a Soldier

Get your Army-related information from someone with real-world experience—a U.S. Army Soldier.

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Featured Career

Featured Career

Counterintelligence Agent (35L): Conducts counterintelligence surveys and investigations to repel Foreign Intelligence Services, and handles terrorist threats.

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Soldier Community

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  • Joshua Baggett
    Joshua Baggett
    SSG
    Tulsa, OK
    Activities/Hobbies
    Gaming and pretty much any sport
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    Military Occupations

    Aviation Operations Specialist (15P)

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    Aviation Operations Specialists prepare and provide flight information for air and ground crews, to keep operations safe and efficient. The Aviation Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions.

  • Corey Hickson
    Corey Hickson
    Staff Sergeant
    Tifton, GA
    Activities/Hobbies
    Sports
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    Information Technology Specialist (25B)

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    Computers are essential to every division of the military. Information Technology Specialists have the great responsibility of maintaining, processing and troubleshooting military computer systems and operations.

  • Charles Nichols
    Charles J. Nichols
    SFC
    Shreveport, LA
    Activities/Hobbies
    Running, video games, family activities
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    M1A2 Armor Crewman (19K)

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    The Armor Crewman works as part of a team to operate armored equipment and fire weapons to destroy enemy positions. During peacetime, tank and armor units must stay ready to defend our country anywhere in the world. During combat, their role is to operate tanks and amphibious assault vehicles to engage and destroy the enemy.

    Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Specialist (74D)

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    Chemical Operations Specialists prepare emergency plans and procedures for all types of disasters, including floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, biological warfare or enemy attacks. They are primarily responsible for operating, maintaining or supervising the use of nuclear, biological and chemical detection and decontamination equipment.

  • Randy Jennings
    Randy Jennings
    First Sergeant
    Meaux, LA
    Activities/Hobbies
    Sports and family activities
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    Signal Support Specialist (25U)

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    As one of the largest ground forces in the world, the U.S. Army needs to make sure that all forces can get the correct information. Signal Support Systems Specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield Signal support systems and terminal devices.

  • John Kirchgessner
    John R. Kirchgessner
    Captain
    Rochester, NY
    Activities/Hobbies
    Sports, music, whiskey
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  • Cynthia Signore
    Cynthia Signore
    SSG
    Columbia, SC
    Activities/Hobbies
    Long walks on the beach
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    Military Occupations

    Information Technology Specialist (25B)

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    Computers are essential to every division of the military. Information Technology Specialists have the great responsibility of maintaining, processing and troubleshooting military computer systems and operations.

  • David Smith
    David Smith
    Sergeant First Class
    Crossville, TN
    Activities/Hobbies
    Automobiles
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  • Marc A. Pierre
    Marc A. Pierre
    Sergeant First Class
    Brooklyn, NY
    Activities/Hobbies
    Basketball, music
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    Power Generation Equipment Repairer (52D)

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    As a Power Generation Equipment Repairer, you'll keep critical electricital systems running smoothly by maintaining and repairing electrical-generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants. The Power Generation Equipment Repairer supervises and performs maintenance and overhaul of Power Generation equipment, internal combustion engines and associated equipment.

  • Palmer Ashe III
    Palmer Ashe III
    SSG
    Vineland, NJ
    Activities/Hobbies
    Video games, baseball, football, poker, spending time with family
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    Signal Support Systems Specialist (25U)

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    As one of the largest ground forces in the world, the U.S. Army needs to make sure that all forces can get the correct information. Signal Support Systems Specialists are primarily responsible for working with battlefield Signal support systems and terminal devices.

  • Stacy Lynn Kerr-Blackburn
    Stacey Lynn Kerr-Blackburn
    Staff Sergeant
    Greenville, PA
    Activities/Hobbies
    Softball, basketball, Wii
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    Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (92L)

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    The presence of water or other contaminants in the fuels and oils used by the Army can possibly hinder the safety of Army vehicles. It's up to the Petroleum Laboratory Specialist to ensure the quality, purity and durability of all fuels and oils to be used in Army vehicles.

    Automated Logistical Specialist (92A)

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    The right supplies, delivered at the right time, can ensure the safety of Army troops in the field. The Automated Logistical Specialist is an integral member of the Army's supply and warehousing specialist team, and is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts.

    Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)

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    Watercraft, aircraft, trucks, tanks and other Army vehicles simply can't run without fuel and oil. Petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel and compressed gas, need special storage and handling. It's up to the Petroleum Supply Specialists to take charge of the proper storage and shipment of these products.

    Unit Supply Specialist (92Y)

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    Maintaining and distributing the Army's large inventory of food, medicines, ammunition, spare parts and other supplies is an incredibly important job. The Unit Supply Specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment.

    Water Treatment Specialist (92W)

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    The health and well-being of Army communities is a major concern. As an important member of the environmental health and safety team, Water Treatment Specialists inspect facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.

  • Stephen Compton
    Stephen Compton
    Sergeant
    Tulia, TX
    Activities/Hobbies
    Restoring muscle cars, video games
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    Cannon Crewmember (13B)

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    Artillery teams are used to support infantry and tank units in combat, but also have responsibilities during peacetime. Cannon Crewmembers work on cannons known as “howitzers,” a heavy artillery machine piece with single-barrel firing capability.

  • Felipe Techera
    Felipe Techera
    Sergeant
    Garfield, NJ
    Activities/Hobbies
    Skating
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    Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63B)

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    The success of Army missions depends on keeping automotive and heavy equipment in top working condition. As an integral member of the Mechanical Maintenance team, the Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic handles the maintenance and repair of light and heavy tactical vehicles and select armored vehicles. The Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic is primarily responsible for supervising and performing maintenance and recovery operations on wheeled vehicles and associated items, as well as heavy-wheeled vehicles.

  • Monica Godfrey
    Monica Godfrey
    Sergeant First Class
    Bronx, NY
    Activities/Hobbies
    Basketball, reading
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    Heavy Construction Equipment Repairer (62B)

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    The success of any Army mission depends on keeping automotive and heavy equipment in good working condition. Construction Equipment Repairers maintain and repair trucks, bulldozers, power shovels and other equipment needed for construction operations. Construction Equipment Repairers are also responsible for the upkeep of construction equipment that's used for earthmoving, grading, and compaction; lifting and loading; quarrying and rock crushing; asphalt and concrete mixing and surfacing; water pumping; air compression and pneumatic tools; and power bridging.

  • Rodney Smith
    Rodney Smith
    Staff Sergeant
    Charleston, SC
    Activities/Hobbies
    Football, basketball, coaching, bike riding
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    Petroleum Supply Specialist (92F)

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    Watercraft, aircraft, trucks, tanks and other Army vehicles simply can't run without fuel and oil. Petroleum-based products, such as oil, fuel and compressed gas, need special storage and handling. It's up to the Petroleum Supply Specialists to take charge of the proper storage and shipment of these products.

  • Andre Cordier
    Andre Cordier
    Staff Sergeant
    Oakland, CA
    Activities/Hobbies
    Paintball, softball
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    Infantryman (11B)

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    The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat.

  • LaTasha Williams
    LaTasha Williams
    SSG
    New York City, NY
    Activities/Hobbies
    Motorcycle riding and volunteering in the community
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    Air Traffic Control Maintenance Repairer (94D)

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    Electronic instruments are used in all areas of the Army, including health care, weather forecasting, flight control and combat. The Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer is an important member of the Army electronic maintenance team, and is responsible for the maintenance and installation of air traffic control communications, navigation aids and landing systems.

  • Yogeshwar Sugrim
    Yogeshwar Sugrim
    Staff Sergeant
    Newark, NJ
    Activities/Hobbies
    Photography, cooking
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    Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer (15Y)

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    It's up to the members of the aircraft electrician team to ensure that the electrical systems on helicopters are properly maintained and repaired. The AH-64D Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer is primarily responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance on the armament, electrical and avionic systems of the AH-64D helicopter, a twin-engine attack helicopter.

  • Angel Espada
    Angel Espada
    Sergeant First Class
    Coamo, Puerto Rico
    Activities/Hobbies
    Family, fitness
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    Airborne Ranger (11B4V)

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    The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat.

  • Leon Franklin Meyers
    Leon Franklin Myers
    Staff Sergeant
    Philadelphia, PA
    Activities/Hobbies
    Baseball
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    Airborne Infantryman (11B)

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    The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. It's equally important in peacetime and in combat. The Infantryman's role is to be ready to defend our country in peacetime and to capture, destroy and repel enemy ground forces during combat.

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