Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Mortuary Affairs Specialist

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Expert: MARK A. HOWELL - 4/7/2009


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Dear Sir,
I am currently enrolled into the Mortuary Affairs Course through AKO/NKO, and I have 17 years active duty navy as well as my current status as an Federal Civilian employee and have been for 5 years.  Although I do not have any formal experience as an Mortuary Affairs Specialist other than with my Church organization as a license Minister, I'm very interested in the current job announcement at the Dover, Air Force base.  Please advise me on my opportunities to process for this open position.

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Anthony,
I'd say your chances are good if you meet the requirements listed in the job description.  Dover is the "Port Mortuary" for processing the remains of deceased Service members from ALL of the U.S. Services.  They have been in a hiring frenzy lately because they are trying to keep up with the remains from Iraq and Afghanistan.  As you're probably already aware, you'll get a bit of a preference because you're a veteran.  Your local Civilian Personnel Office can help you through the application process if you need it.
Good luck, and thanks for continuing to serve!
Colonel H

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MARK A. HOWELL

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All military questions, any Service. 30 years experience & two Ph.D.'s. 4 times Base Commander. Worked with Army, Navy, USMC, USCG and several foreign military units. Veteran of Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and 10 civil wars in Africa.

Experience

Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience. Air Force Base Commander 4 times. Highly decorated.

Organizations
Org of Am Historians, Wild West History Assoc., Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Am Motorcyclist Assoc. - Life Member, North Am Hunt Club - Life Member, NWTF - Life Member

Publications
Numerous book reviews published in the Journal of American History. Two books submitted for publication.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in military history, Columbus University (Summa Cum Laude) Ph.D. in history, Northfield University, London, England (Summa Cum Laude) Master of Arts degree in history, Marshall University, WV Bachelors degree, double-major in history and mathematics, Salem College, WV Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL

Awards and Honors
Legion of Merit Defense MSM MSM x 5 Joint Commendation Mdl AF Commendation Medal Army Commendation Mdl Joint Achievement Mdl AF Achievement Medal Outstanding Volunteer Mdl

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