This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran.

SUBMITTED BY: Listener Self Submission by Mark Goltz

Mark Goltz
Enlisted in the US Marine Corps in December of 1989, trained as a Field Radio Operator, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC. Deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Served on active duty until December of 1993, then transitioned to drilling reserve status until December of 1997.

Enlisted in the US Navy in June of 2000, serving first as an Electronics Technician, then converting to Master at Arms (Military Police). Served on active duty until June 2006, stationed on board the USS Harry S. Truman and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Transitioned to drilling reserve status until June of 2012.
Completed 5 overseas deployments, including 1 combat tour and 1 tour as a corrections specialist in the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and several training and humanitarian missions within the continental U.S.
Some awards and qualifications earned include Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Global War on Terror Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal and Navy Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification.

I continue to serve fellow Marines as an active member of the South St. Louis Marine Corps League detachment, which helps local Marines and their families who may be suffering from any number of issues. We support many local foundations, such as Jefferson Barracks Food Pantry, Missouri Veterans Endeavors, FOCUS Marines, and Scouting America. I have been active in the detachment for 5 years, serving in several officer roles, currently as the Senior Vice Commandant.
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