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Army Instructor

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1SG (Ret) John Sanford

713-295-3704

1SG (Retired) John Sanford enlisted in the US Army as a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember (13M) in 1991.  He completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

1SG Sanford served in various units stateside and overseas.   

He is a graduate of the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, First Sergeant Course, Battle Staff NCO Course, and a host of other military / joint courses.

1SG Sanford’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Army Commendation Medal (9th award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), Good Conduct Medal (8th award); National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal (Expeditionary and Service), Korea Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Ribbon (5).  He has been awarded the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara and is a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy and Sergeant Morales Clubs.

1SG Sanford earned a Bachelor of General Studies with Columbia College, Missouri.

1SG Sanford is married and resides in Houston, TX.

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