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SFC Derrick Lemon
I am a native of Gloucester, Virginia and a graduate of Gloucester High School Class of 1991. After graduation from High School I enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Scout Helicopter Crew chief. I attended and Graduated Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina March 1992. Next I completed Advanced Individual Training at Fort Rucker, Alabama May 1993. My Duty Assignments include B Troop 2/9 Air Cav Ft Ord Ca 1992-1993, 1st Battalion 25th AVN, Wheeler Army Airfield Hawaii 1993-1996, C Company 2/4 Avn, Fort Hood Texas 1996-1997, C Troop 4/3 Air Cav, Fort Carson Colorado 1997-2001, C Company Aviation Brigade, Wheeler Army Airfiel, Hawaii 2001-2005, Scout Helicopter Division United States Army Aviation Logistics School, Fort Eustis Va 2005-2008, and James River Recruiting Company Hampton Va 2008-2012. My Military Campaigns and deployments include, Operation Uphold Democracy Haiti (1995), Stabilization Force XI Bosnia (2002), Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan (2004-2005).
My Awards and Decorations include: Master Aircraft Crewman Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal(2nd), Army Achievement Medal(5th), Good Conduct Medal(7th), National Defense Service Medal(2nd), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal(2nd), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon(3rd), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon(3rd), Nato Medal, United Nations Medal, Gold Recruiter Badge w/3 Star Sapphires, Silver Basic Recruiter Badge, Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge, Basic Aviation Badge, Air Assault Badge.
My Duty Positions have been Squad Leader, Aviation Life Support Equipment NCOIC, Platoon Sergeant, Senior Instructor/ Writer, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer NCOIC, Senior Scout Helicopter Technical Inspector, Assistant Center Commander Recruiting.
I retired from active duty in 2012 and started teaching JROTC at Northumberland High School the same year. Teaching JROTC for the past 3 years has been very rewarding. Teaching and motivating young people to be better citizens is our mission.
Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my Family. My wife of 22 years is Sara we have 3 children Brittany (Nurse), Derrick (U.S. Army) and Dedrick (U.S. Army) Grand Daughters Jazline (6) Jayla (7 months). My hobbies are Sports, Hunting and Fishing.