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Since 1965, I enrolled into [Edward Waters College]; then, I enlisted into the United States Navy. I was married and divorced [2] times. After [25] successful years in the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief/E-9. I returned to college; whereby, I'm happy to say that I was able to earn [4] college Degrees in 6 years. I retired 1991 in San Diego CA.; and in 1992, I received an [Associate of Science Degree] in Hotel Restaurant Management] at City University; Bel-View Washington. In 1993, I received a second degree; [Associate of Arts Degree] in Liberal Arts at San Diego, City College. In 1994 I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in [Workforce Education and Development] at Southern Illinois University; Carbondale Illinois. And, in 1997 I received a [Master of Career Development and Community Counseling Degree]/MCDCC from National University; San Diego, CA. Later, in 2000, I received a Diploma in Computerized Office/Accounting at Valley Career College; El Cajon, CA.
Currently, I'm [63] years old, and continue working... I have discovered that my passion in life is working with [Homeless Veterans]. It’s the type of work; whereby, one never gets tired of performing...Our Company [Mental Health Systems Inc.] receives a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor at $300K; annually for providing employment services for [Homeless Veterans]. I have been at this job since August 2004....
Ken Solomon asked; "Glasker why don't discuss some of your military experiences into your classmate profile. Especially, during your time when you flew onboard of an aircraft carrier; while at sea in the Indian Ocean. Because you are the only person that I know that has flown onto an aircraft carrier at sea." And, the Indian Ocean is a long way from 45th. Street. Would you explain the differences between an E-8/E-9 and a Master Chief in the U.S. Navy?"
Enlisted Sailors are those without college degrees. On the other hand; Officers are those who have completed a [4] year college degree. Enlisted sailors are ranked from E-1 through E-9, and E-9 is the highest enlisted rank. Moreover, the Senior Enlisted ranks are: a Chief E-7; Senior Chief E-8, and Master Chief E-9.
In 1985 - 1988; I was assigned to the Air Craft Carrier, USS Constellation [CV64]. I flew on board while the ship was at sea in the Indian Ocean near Mombassa, Africa. After, being onboard the ship for only [45] minutes, the Executive Officer, who was the second most senior officer in line of authority, wanted to speak with me. He said; "welcome aboard Senior Chief Lewis." You shall be responsible for the overall management of providing meals for over [5 thousand] of my sailors; [3 meals daily]. Additionally, you shall be responsible for the supervision of more than [3 hundred] food service personnel, as well as manage a [$3 million dollar] annual budget. So; If, anyone gets in your way; then let me know, and I will get the [SOB] out of your way. Well, Senior Chief is that a deal… [Hand shake]; then, it’s a god-damned deal. My [3 year] experience onboard was one of my easiest jobs during my 25 years in the U.S. Navy….