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sexobon · 11-03-2013, 04:26 AM

Here's a li'l something for you to read. It's about my old boss who retired earlier this year. He was instrumental in my being awarded a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). I just recently came across this article (more good info and photos). Who says doctors can't be good administrators!

SPOILERS!

"During his time in Vietnam, Rocky worked as a medic on a recon team with 5th SFG(A) and SOG (Studies and Observations Group)—the joint SF-CIA project that always got talked about in hushed tones in all the cool action movies."

"Though he was selected for Master Sergeant, Farr was accepted into the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for medical school and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Because medical school was a walk in the park for 2LT Farr, he earned the distinguished honor graduate of his Army flight surgeons course while attaining his solo qualification in the TH-55 helicopter. That’s right, this guy learned to fly a helicopter during med school and being the top student..."

"Since 1983, Farr has held nearly every medical command position imaginable in the United States Army, from the course director of the special operations medical sergeants course all the way to command surgeon of United States Special Operations Command in Tampa, Florida in 2006—a position he held until his retirement this year."

"The list of citations, awards, and schools Colonel Farr lays claim to is nothing short of astounding. CMB with a star, EIB, Pathfinder, Scuba, Legion of Merit, Army Meritorious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, and a Bronze Star with “V” device with one Oak Leaf Cluster are just a few among the many, many accomplishments in this man’s time in uniform."

"Through his development of training and educational methods for both medics and Special Forces doctors, Farr was able to help push the Army medical field—most notably in special operations—forward by always using the latest and greatest technology and adapting with an ever-growing knowledge base in the field of practiced medicine."

"At the time of his retirement, Colonel Farr was one of only 13 still in the Army who had served in Vietnam and the third-longest serving soldier on Active Duty."

11-03-2013, 04:26 AM	#9
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Here's a li'l something for you to read. It's about my old boss who retired earlier this year. He was instrumental in my being awarded a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). I just recently came across this article (more good info and photos). Who says doctors can't be good administrators! SPOILERS! "During his time in Vietnam, Rocky worked as a medic on a recon team with 5th SFG(A) and SOG (Studies and Observations Group)—the joint SF-CIA project that always got talked about in hushed tones in all the cool action movies." "Though he was selected for Master Sergeant, Farr was accepted into the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for medical school and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Because medical school was a walk in the park for 2LT Farr, he earned the distinguished honor graduate of his Army flight surgeons course while attaining his solo qualification in the TH-55 helicopter. That’s right, this guy learned to fly a helicopter during med school and being the top student..." "Since 1983, Farr has held nearly every medical command position imaginable in the United States Army, from the course director of the special operations medical sergeants course all the way to command surgeon of United States Special Operations Command in Tampa, Florida in 2006—a position he held until his retirement this year." "The list of citations, awards, and schools Colonel Farr lays claim to is nothing short of astounding. CMB with a star, EIB, Pathfinder, Scuba, Legion of Merit, Army Meritorious Service Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters, and a Bronze Star with “V” device with one Oak Leaf Cluster are just a few among the many, many accomplishments in this man’s time in uniform." "Through his development of training and educational methods for both medics and Special Forces doctors, Farr was able to help push the Army medical field—most notably in special operations—forward by always using the latest and greatest technology and adapting with an ever-growing knowledge base in the field of practiced medicine." "At the time of his retirement, Colonel Farr was one of only 13 still in the Army who had served in Vietnam and the third-longest serving soldier on Active Duty."