Sergeant Edward Julian Thompson
I attended Elizabeth High School and graduated with honors (3.8 GPA) in 1996. I later joined the Army National Guard on November 4, 1996, upon completion of my training, I began my studies at McNeese State University - then I married my wife in April of 1997. We have 4 children . I began my career in Security, with the help of my Military Training, I worked for the State Prison System, where I became a S.O.R.T. ( special operations response team) member, and became a K-9 Officer. This furthered my career by allowing me to become an Officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It then later allowed me to climb to the position I am in with Day & Zimmermann Security Services ( in less than one year of employment). All my accomplishments would not have been made with out my military training.
Deployed to Iraq, I feel great about it, granted no one enjoys the family separation, but the bond between my family and I grew stronger and with the soldiers I served with on a daily basis.
MOS: 63 T, 63 M, and 63 B
Years of Service: 11 years
Age: 29
Awards: Army Achievement Medal (2), LA. War Cross, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, L.A. National Guard Recruiting Ribbon, plus others
Hometown: Elizabeth, LA.
High school: Elizabeth High School
Civilian Employment: Day & Zimmermann Security Services, I am the Assistant Security Manager, Safety, Training Officer and Training Coordinator. I currently supervise 78 employees, ( 3 of which are NCO's in our unit)
How long do you plan to stay a Bandit: I ETS 5NOV2011, that will give me 16 years of service, I plan on reenlisting and serving my State and Country for 20 years
Why did you become a Bandit: College Benefits, and I wanted to Serve my State in times of need such as floods, hurricanes etc.
Favorite Quote -
Military Qoute - "By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great.” ( General George S. Patton 1885-1945)
"Do, or do not. There is no 'try'." - Yoda ('The Empire Strikes Back')
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