"Sgt. Skyles is one of the most dedicated and hardworking NCOs I have had the privilege of working with,” says Chief Warrant Officer Eric Cox, Skyles’ Officer-in-Charge, “He has shown unwavering commitment to personal and professional development, consistently striving to improve both himself and those around him in his role as an aircraft rescue firefighter. His contributions extend beyond the Marine Corps, serving as a valuable asset to both the Miramar fire department and the San Diego fire community. Sgt. Skyles dedication to his craft is evident through his voluntary service as an emergency medical technician during liberty periods, consistently supporting both San Diego and Miramar fire operations. His leadership and work ethic make him an ideal candidate for any position, and it has been an honor to collaborate with him."
Skyles says that aircraft salvage operations are the most rewarding and unique part of his military occupational specialty. During these operations, he carefully recovers parts of crashed aircraft for repurpose and investigation boards. When there is an aircraft recovery, his knowledge of aircrafts, the capabilities of rescue equipment, and the skillset of his Marines are put to the test and utilizes his training and preparation in real life scenarios.
Thanks for this Americana. I will forward it to our son who is a former Marine.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I was stationed at Miramar, as the last of the Navy to serve on Naval Air Station Miramar, home of the Top Gun school... and we had to turn it over to the Marines in 1997, right after the last air show the Navy would have at the base. Of course, there really isn't any difference between the air show the Marines have had since, and the ones the Navy had before that...
DeleteAnyway, I am really jazzed to learn of military that earned a special recognition, and even more when they are stationed where I have been, or doing some job I've done. In this case, it's because it's an enlisted guy, like me, who is stationed at Miramar, where I spent 1995-97.
There are a LOT of enlisted and officers that earn a LOT MORE recognition and respect that I never learn of. But, hey, I'm a car guy, not a base public affairs officer.