Andrew Rigel

Experience

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  US Army

  May 2001 - Jun 2013

  Active Duty U.S. Army Soldier

  MOS 91B

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  Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - CENTCOM

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Multinational Special Forces Liaison

  Trained and provided continuity between 4 different countries including domestic and foreign ambassadors and senior military leadership

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  1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) U.S Army

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2022

  -Served as the Senior Weapons Sergeant for Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha Teams that specialized in Joint Special Operations in Pacific (Asia) and Central Command (Middle East) areas of responsibility -Trained, advised, and supervised US and foreign counterparts in all phases of combat and Special Operations -Advised the Commander on weapons employment and tactics -Requested, transported, and maintained accountability of ammunition -Maintained and accounted for $1.5 Million worth of weapons and tactical equipment Show less -Served and deployed as a Special Operations Forces Multi-Purpose handler for a Special Forces Group responsible for the care, welfare, and continuous training for the team -Trained and handled K9's specialized in tracking, bite work, and explosive detection-Ensured physical condition and proficiency were maintained -Maintained equipment and practiced safety procedures -Practiced animal husbandry to ensure health and well-being of canines -Employed principals of conditioning and behavior modification -Documented and recorded training and utilization while following strict guidelines and safety protocols Show less

  • Special Forces (Green Beret) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2022

  • Special Forces Multi-Purpose Canine Handler

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2021
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  Project Transition USA

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Member of "Project Transition USA" Group on LinkedIN ♦ Supporting Transitioning Military & Vets

  Project Transition USA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal.In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and aim to expand these trainings to every military base in the country.We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity!Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/aboutTo learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org Show less

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  Washington Patriot Construction LLC

  May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Project Intern
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  Special Operators Transition Foundation

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2024

  SOTF
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  National Rescue & Response Institute

  Aug 2023 - Dec 2024

  Member Board of Directors
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  Guerrilla Solutions Group

  Dec 2023 - now

  Chief Executive Officer
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  Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

  Jan 2024 - now

  Firearms and Tactics Instructor
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  Copperhead Consulting INC

  Mar 2025 - now

  Private Investigator