Born in Reno, Nevada, MSG Shepherd joined the army in 1986. His
MOS is Infantry but has served in the Scouts and LRSD for a good
portion of his career. He is married and has one daughter and one
son. He arrived at USF in November 2009.
Military Education :
ANCOC, BNCOC, Warrior Leader Course, Airborne School, Jumpmaster
School, Air Assault School, Rappel Master School, Northern Warfare
Training Course, NTC Observer/Controller Course, Training
Development Course, Basic Instructor Training Course and Ranger
School.
Assignments:
Riflemen (Fort Richardson AK), SAW Gunner(Fort Richardson AK),
Grenadier(Fort Richardson AK), 90mm Gunner(Fort Richardson AK),
Infantry Team Leader(Schofield BKS HI), Infantry Squad
Leader(Schofield BKS HI and Camp Casey Korea), Scout Team
Leader(Schofield BKS HI), Scout Platoon Sergeant(Schofield BKS HI
and Fort Wainwright AK ), Infantry Platoon Sergeant(Fort Wainwright
AK), LRSD Team Leader(Schofield BKS HI), LRSD Surveillance Platoon
Sergeant(Schofield BKS HI), Warrior Leader Course Instructor(Camp
Jackson Korea), Ranger Instructor(Mountain Phase Dahlonega GA),
Observer Controller(fort Irwin CA), Brigade Assistant Operations
Sergeant and Rear Detachment 1SG(Fort Wainwright AK).
Awards and Decorations :
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal (6)
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon(2)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Ranger Tab
Expert Infantry Badge
Parachute Badge
Air Assault Badge
