Keaton Snow

Experienced military veteran knowledgeable about deploying, operating, and maintaining weapon systems. Advanced mechanical expertise and technical know-how to handle any challenge. Highly observant, organized, and methodical in isolating and resolving any issue. Focused [SGT] [Joint Fires Observer] bringing 6 years of U.S. Army experience. Focused on applying warfighter skills to support and enhance military and leader-type operations and gifted in equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair. A candidate to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Forward Observer, DET 1 HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 11/2023, Present, 7 Months, I am currently serving as a Forward Observer (FO) team leader in DET 1 1-134 FA RGT attached to 1-148 IN RGT, In my position I oversee three junior enlisted soldiers and examine the targeting process done by myself and the soldiers to ensure perfect targeting data is sent to the gun line for artillery fire support. I work in this role along side other FO's and JTACs to assist them in the MDMP and execution matrix's of our jobs within the fire support realm. I am responsible for the accurate and timely data being sent to the gun line and to the JTAC and Aircraft to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Targeting NCO, HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 11/2022, 10/2023, 11 Months, In support of Operation Inherent Resolve, I oversaw the fire support mission throughout the area of operations and CJOA while also maintaining my certifications as the Joint Fires Observer. My roles and responsibilities included monitoring air to ground, surface to surface missions conducted by the Army and Air Force. I worked alongside the JTAC to plan and coordinate cross-training between the JFOs and JTACs to better our aligned job duties, including preparing the JTAR for CAS load out for surface fire to coordinate night live fires, SEAD missions, and laser operations. Coordinating with the Brigade aviation officer to perform AWT missions in support of Task Force NO MERCY.
• Fire Support Specialist, HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 08/2020, 08/2022, 2 years, I served as the Brigade Fire Support Specialist for two years under HHB 1-134 FA RGT attached to the Brigade Fires Cell. Additional duties included Planning and supporting the Battery in live fire exercises, Annual Training events, JRTC, and ONS (Operation Northern Strike). Serving as a Fires liaison and JFO to 20th SFG-ODA coordinating Fire support and air-to-surface munition drops during ONS. Responsible for the safe and accurate data and observation of Artillery and Munitions. During all exercises and training events, I was the primary Brigade AFATDS operator before ONS.
• Fire Support Specialist, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 04/2020, 08/2020, 4 months, I Supported Operation Steady Resolve as a team leader in the state active duty mission at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. I sorted, packaged, and distributed food items to the community in need during Covid-19. Additional duties included constructing and developing the Mid-Ohio Food Banks outdoor garden and greenhouse located on the Columbus Hilltop. Teaching and instructing my fellow soldier's in a construction style workplace. And assisting my officers in the electrical make-up of the greenhouse, by showing them the proper way to add electrical circuits to the build.
• Fire Support Specialist, HHC 37th IBCT, HHB 1-134 FA RGT, OHARNG, 08/2018, 04/2020, 1 year 8 months, I served as the primary Brigade AFATDS operator and Fire Support Specialist. Providing support to the Battalion to coordinate fire missions and pass clearance of fires from the commander and battle captain to the firing Battery. I volunteered extra time to attend live fire exercises, extra duties, and additional training opportunities to improve my knowledge of my craft and to learn as much as possible in the short amount of time that I had.

• Supervised a team of 5 soldiers.
• Achieved missions by completing difficult tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Achieved success of the mission through effectively helping foreign NATO partners.

• US Army Advanced Leaders Course, Fort Bragg, NC, 04/2024, 05/2024
• US Army Basic Leaders Course, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, 06/2023, 07/2023
• US Army Collateral Damage Estimation Basic Course, Fort Bragg, NC, 11/2022, 11/2022
• US Army Joint Fires Observer Course, Indian Town Gap, PA, 03/2022, 04/2022
• US Army Basic Training/13F AIT, Fort Sill, OK, 03/2018, 08/2018

• Army Achievement Medal(2nd award)
• National Defense Service Medal
• GWOT Service Medal
• GWOT Expeditionary Medal
• Armed Forces Service Medal
• Army service Ribbon
• Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device

• National Rifle Association (NRA)
• Free and Accepted Masons (F&A.M)

• Certified Joint Fires Observer, US ARMY - March 2022-Present
• Advanced Leaders Course Training - April 2024-Present