Garrett Gingrich

Experience

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  Iowa Army National Guard

  Apr 1998 - now

  Infantry Officer at Iowa Army National Guard

  I've served in several different positions in the Iowa Army National Guard. I began as an enlisted Combat Medic, and then attended OCS to become an Infantry Officer. I have worked as an Infantry Officer for over 16 years. I have deployed 3 times overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. I have had the opportunity to learn and grow as an officer during several key developmental positions.My Military positions include:-Battalion Commander, 1ST BN 133D IN, Waterloo, Iowa (Oct2019-Present)-Executive Officer, Camp Dodge Training Center, Johnston, Iowa (Jan2019-Oct2019)-Executive Officer, 1ST BN 168TH IN, Council Bluffs, Iowa (Jan2018-Jan2019)-Camp Dodge Installation Weekend OIC, Camp Dodge Training Center, Iowa (Dec2015-Dec2017)-S3 Battalion Operations Officer, 1st BN 133rd IN, Waterloo, Iowa (Sep2013-Nov2015)-Company Commander, HHC 2nd IBCT, Boone, Iowa (Aug2012-Aug2013)-Assistant S3 Operations, HHC 2nd IBCT, Boone, Iowa (Nov2011-Aug2012)-Company Commander, C Co 1-133 IN, Iowa Falls, Iowa / FOB Kalagush, AFG (Jan2008-Nov2011) -Platoon Leader, C Co 1-133 IN, Iowa Falls, Iowa / Al Anbar Province, IRAQ (Jan2004-Jan2008)-Combat Medic, HHC 1-133 IN, Waterloo, Iowa / Sinai, EGYPT (Apr1998-Jan2004)Military Schools Attended:U.S. Army Basic Training, Fort Leonard Wood, MO (1999)U.S. Army Advanced Individual Training- 91B Combat Medic, Fort Sam Houston, TX (1999)Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Camp Ashland, NE (2002)Advanced Medical Conversion- 91W Combat Medical Specialist, Fort Carson, CO (2003)Officer Candidate School, Camp Dodge, IA (2004)Infantry Officer Basic Course, Fort Benning, GA (2005)Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, Fort Knox, KY (2009)Intermediate Level Education-Common Core (2016), Advanced Officer Course (2017), U.S. Army Command and General Officer Staff College Show less

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  Gingrich Rentals

  Jan 2008 - now

  Landlord

  I own and manage five family investment properties that are rented out in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa. This is done in an effort to provide an investment toward my family's future. I am always looking for new and better ways to grow and manage my investment properties.

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  Waterloo Fire Rescue

  Feb 2008 - now

  Firefighter/Paramedic

  I serve as a Firefighter/Paramedic in Waterloo, Iowa. I've served in Public Safety, performing duties in both the Fire Service and conducting EMS for the City of Waterloo. Duties include response to life-threatening emergencies to include structural fires, motor vehicle accidents, water rescue, and HAZMAT response. As a Paramedic at Waterloo Fire Rescue, I have the opportunity to help people in medical emergencies to include cardiac arrest, stroke, diabetic emergency, and any other medical incident requiring immediate life saving response.Additional Duties-Waterloo Fire HAZMAT Team / Northeast Iowa HAZMAT Response GroupTactical Emergency Medical Services(TEMS) Medic - Waterloo Police Tactical Unit Show less