Clanson Through The Years

Iraq combat veteran. Retired US Army JAG Corps non-commissioned officer. Veterans' advocate. A voice for those who are bound by federal prosecution and/or persecution.Show more

VOLUNTARY US ARMY HONORABLE SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA
US Army Recruitment Center
(19X) Basic Combat Training Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
(1988-1989)

FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY
1st Armored Division
C Company, 1st Battalion, 81st Armor
Basic Combat Training (BCT) & Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
One Station Unit Training (OSUT)
(19K) M1 & M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor Crewman
(1989)

CAMP CASEY, SOUTH KOREA (DMZ)
2nd Infantry Division
D Company, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor
(19K) M60A3 & M1A1 Master Tank Driver
(75B) Company Administrative Clerk | Mail Clerk | Typist
Combat Lifesaver Course (CLC)
(1989-1990)

FORT CARSON, COLORADO
4th Infantry Division
HHC, 2nd Battalion, 35th Armor
(19K) M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor Crewman
(75B) & (71L) Personnel Staff Non-Commissioned Officer | Secretary to Battalion Commander
(1990-1993)

FORT STEWART, GEORGIA
24th Infantry Division
HHT, 2nd Squadron, 4th Cavalry
(75B) S-1 Legal Specialist
(1995-1996)

[Unit Inactivated 15 February 1996] to

FORT STEWART, GEORGIA
3rd Infantry Division
HHT, 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry
(71L) Personnel Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
(75B) S-1 Legal Specialist
(1996-1997)

FORT HOOD, TEXAS
III Corps United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)
1st Cavalry Division
256th Brigade Combat Team
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Reclassification Schooling
Judge Advocate General's Corps Graduate (Class 501)
(27D) JAG Paralegal Specialist
Live-Fire Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training
Combat Lifesaver Course (CLC)
(2003-2004)

FORT IRWIN, CALIFORNIA
National Training Center (NTC) for Advanced Combat Deployment
(2004)

CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT
A military base where final preparations are made prior to your ground assault heading north towards Iraq.
(2004)

CAMP VICTORY, BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) III
256th Brigade Combat Team
Task Force Baghdad
(27D) JAG Paralegal Non-Commissioned Officer | Obtained Secret Military Clearance | Managed 367 Brigade Level Significant Activity (SIGACT) Command Investigations to Include the Deaths of Both Military Personnel & Local Nationals (LN) | Escorted captured enemy combatants held by Military Police via UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to stand trial for the killing of military personnel. JAG Human Rights Trainer, Rule of Law Trainer, and Rules of Engagement Trainer at brigade level consisting of 4,000+ military personnel given at Abu Ghraib prison on a quarterly basis.
(2004-2005)

COMBAT ACTION BADGE
Baghdad, Iraq
Earned: 10 January 2005
Awarded: 12 July 2005

LAFAYETTE, LA
Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG)
256th Brigade Combat Team
(27D) JAG Paralegal Non-Commissioned Officer | Transcriptionist | Notary
(2003-2009)

HONORABLY DISCHARGED / RETIRED
(2011)

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ENLISTED RECORD BRIEF (ERB)
Combat Action Badge (2005)
Meritorious Service Medal (5th Award)
Army Commendation Medal (6th Award)
Army Achievement Medal (8th Award)
Good Conduct Medal (4th Award)
Army Lapel Button
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Bar (4 Service Stripes)
Army Overseas Service Ribbon w/ Number 4
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ "M" Device & Numeral 2 Device
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Master Driver's Badge (Tracked Vehicle)
Mechanic's Badge
Expert Badge (M16A2, M4 Rifle; .45 Caliber, 9mm Pistol & Hand Grenade)

CLANSON TRAHAN
Retired US Army JAG Corps

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