Charles R. Boise

• Worked alongside Army tank mechanics servicing/repairing gas turbine engines and tank weapons systems, 8 years.
• Operated military radio systems including inputting frequencies, cipher text configurations.

• Operated military tanks in combat zone in adverse climate and conditions.
• Drove military vehicles for 8 years, accident-free. Operated forklifts, tractors and jib cranes. Hauled 40’ long pipe sections on 45’ pipe trailer and Ford F550 work trucks. Hauled equipment up to 6 tons on trailers. Loaded/unloaded flatbed tractor trailers daily. Operated forklift and drove bobtail truck.
• Loaded/unloaded pallets for food goods and structural steel beams (civilian settings).

• Achieved supervisory position while serving during both deployments to Iraq.
• Counseled/mentored personnel re: financial and personal issues.
• Served as tank commander in absence of officer; in charge of tank and 2 personnel.
• Managed equipment and inventory in military and civilian settings.
• Operated tracked vehicle in variety of terrains and conditions, including desert, forest, and urban environments. I was a gunner and tank commander when platoon leader was absent. Spent over 2 years in combat environment (Iraq) and 1 year in Korea. Performed maintenance, pre-operation inspections, and post-operation inspections in accordance with established procedures. Extensive experience loading/unloading armored vehicles onto railroad vehicles and sea going vessels. This was second separate enlistment as an Armor Crewman for total of 8 years. First enlistment was from 1994 to 1998 and I have 2 DD214 forms confirming my service and awards. Purple Heart/Army Commendation Medal with V Device (Valor)/ Army Commendation Medal (2nd and 3rd)/ Good Conduct Medal (1st 2nd and 3rd) /National Defense Service Medal/ Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal/ Iraq Campaign Medal/ Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon/ Overseas Service Ribbon

• Performed basic MIG/Arc welding, steel prefab repair and steel fabrication in shop, 7 years.
• Proficient in Mig and Arc steel welding; construction work onsite.
• Retrofitted in-shop work areas and machines to comply with OSHA standards.
• Water pump and pipe system installer.
• Fabricated loading stands for pipe storage.

• Performed welding and fabrication tasks, using own equipment.
• Responsible for loading/unloading, installations, general labor.
• Supervised up to two personnel.
• Travel component: 30%.

• Honorable Discharge
• Highest rank achieved: Corporal
• Armor Soldiers combine the superior capabilities of our equipment with the
  ingenuity of our Soldiers to find, fix, close with and destroy the enemies of our nation through a
  combination of mobility, precise, lethal, and overwhelming firepower, and devastating shock
  effect. The Armor branch is a team of teams, ready to fight and win anytime, anywhere, and
  under any conditions of battle. Armor Crewmembers must possess the physical ability to function
  and adapt to austere environments and accomplish all missions. Armor Crewmembers may serve
  on either the Abrams Main Battle Tank or the Mobile Protected Firepower platforms.

Part of maintenance crew that was constantly upgrading dairy facility that was owned by my uncle. I did a lot of OSHA handrail compliance requiring welding and fabricating. Helped with concrete and plumbing projects around facility. Worked mornings at separate warehouse facility where supplies were kept. Retrofitted conveyor belts in food production room. Stainless steel welding repairs and fabrication. Used bobtail truck and forklifts to deliver needed supplies to dairy production staging room daily.

This is where I first learned metal working. Used metal working machines to cut, shear, and punch parts needed for products fabricated. Used angle grinders, MIG welders to weld and repair machinery and fabricate orders. Welded and assembled custom construction hardware for customers. Primarily carpentry and masonry beam hangers for housing framers. Did some trailer repair and fender fabrication. Helped with field installations of fence railing, and custom decorative gates. Did some structural I beam framing construction mostly for custom luxury homes. Operated C&C plasma cutting machines to complete various orders for costumers.