User:Robert Ashkenes

About Me
My name is Robert Ashkenes I am an NCO in the USMC. I am an avid Computer Expert specializing in Programming, Computer Security, And Cisco Systems. I am 21 year old white male. I Enjoy Video Games, Working out, And the company of my girlfriend Caitlen. I am Currently in Iraq.

Boot Camp
On October 23rd 2006 I was successfully enlisted in the USMC and began training at Parris Island SC. At the time I was overweight approx 210 - 220 lbs 90 of which was all fat. I had no muscle to speak of and as such was sent directly to PCP (Physical Conditioning Platoon). After three months of difficult labor and work I had earned the privilage to go to actual training. From there I was sent to Echo Company Plt 2030 where I completed the bulk of my training. for a time everything was going alright up until 3rd phase where I endured a serious sprain to my right ankle on the crucible Hike. I was sent to MRP (Medical Rehabilitation Platoon) for a month. From there I worked to get my ankle back in top condition. After passing a PFT I was sent back into training where I was picked up by plt 2036 Fox Company. I completed my training and graduated with the rank of Private First Class.

MCT
A week after Boot camp I was sent to Camp Gieger NC to complete Marine Combat Training. After finishing the month of MCT I was sent to 29 Palms California for MOS Training in the Field of computers as a 0656 Tactical Network Specialist.

MOS Training
MOS School took appoximitly 6 months 3 of which took place in MAT Plt (Marines Awaiting Training) at the end of it I finished at the top of the bottom half of the class. I believe it was 8 out of 15 though I could be mistaken as I never fully applied myself during MOS Training.

8th Comm BN
After MOS Training I was assigned to 8th Communication Battalion Support Company Data Platoon working on cisco systems. My time there was simple my job easy. I was promoted to LCpl and when our SNCO asked for a volunteer for a Transition Team I raised my hand leading into ...

PJCC-TT
The Provincial Joint Cooridination Center Transition Team where I Am currently a Member. On October 1st of 2008 I was Promoted to the Rank of Corporal. I am currently In Iraq.

Computer Proficiency
From the age of ten I was taught Computer Programming as a trade by my father Ira Terry Ashkenes. I proved quite adept at it and used that as a defining choice in my MOS.

I am adept at Programming in C, C++, C#, Java, Java Script, Visual Basic, VB Script, and HTML as well as the usage of Cisco Routing and Switching Systems. As of late 2007 I gained a Security + Certification via the Marine Corps.