0311usmc1977
Marine

About 0311usmc1977

First Name:

erik

Last Name:

hoffmann

Rank:

E-5

Do you own a business?:

No

Where did you attend bootcamp?:

MCRD San Diego

What date did you graduate bootcamp?:

12 May 1977

What was your bootcamp platoon number?:

2014

Duty Stations:

Camp Pendleton.

Year Entered Marine corps:

1977

Year Exited Marine Corps:

1985

Favorite Marine:

Sgt Steve Hatch, my father Captain Jack Hoffmann one of the proud frozen chosin.

Wars and conflicts you were in involved in?:

Iraqi Freedom II

Combat History:

N/A

Military Biography:

Served in the USMC from 1977-'79, '83-'85. Past the age cut off to get back into the Marines, I joined the Army in 2003 at almost 45 years of age. Served 4 years during the Iraq war as a Military Police Officer, Retention NCO, Fitness leader, weapons instructor/range RSO, Supply Sgt. Received 100% disability for PTSD in 2014.

Current City:

La Quinta

Current State:

California

Hometown:

Studio City,

Home State:

California

High School:

Graduated from U.S. Grant high in Van Nuys, Ca.

Gender:

Male

Zodiac Sign:

Libra

Occupation:

100% service connected disabled

Colleges Attended:

Golden West College, Huntington Beach, Ca.

Interests:

Collecting political memorabilia. Work with veterans with PTSD. Honoring fallen, involved in 'Healing fields' for 10 years.

Favorite Quote:

Lincoln responding to cabinet members complaints about his out of control kids, "I would rather raise my children with parental love than parental tyranny".

Favorite Color:

Turquoise

Favorite Movie:

'How green was my valley' (best picture 1941) and 'Full metal jacket' of course!

Favorite Book:

Any that are about Lincoln and the Civil War.