Michael R. Belton
Life Member Since 2004

Duty Position(s):
Sentinel

Relief:
3rd

Dates:
July 1991 - Sept 1992

Brief Army History:
Entered military September 1988

Units:
 Company E, (Honor Guard) 3d US Infantry (The Old Guard), Fort Myer, VA
Supported Operation Allied Force (Kosovo) with Logistics support from Italy
Company Commander - provided parachute support to the 75th Ranger Reg for Ops in Afghanistan
Company Commander of A/203rd  FSB in Operations Desert Spring (Kuwait), Operation Enduring Freedom (Kuwait), and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) with the 3d Inf  Division.
Space and Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, AL

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Personal Gallery
Awards / Decorations:
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award)
Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)  
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2nd Award)
Italian Airborne Badge 
Parachute Riggers Badge
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Tomb Guard Identification Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Senior Space Badge

Campaigns:

Kosovo

Iraq

Highest Rank:

Major

Home City / State:
Laurel, Maryland

Date of Birth:
March 14, 1970

After the Army:
Still serving 

Current Occupation:
 Active Duty assigned to the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University working Space Technologies in the Space Division.

Degrees/Schooling:
 Masters of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2001)
BS in Public Administration from James Madison University (1996)

Most Memorable Moment at Tomb:
 Last Walk Ceremony 16 July 1992; First Noon Moon; Yelling Quarter Till; Trying to earn walks; Being awarded the badge; Vigils (7); Wreath Laying Ceremonies; Changing the Guard; and running all over the cemetery at night.

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