Title

Oral history with Sean O'Brien

Creation Date

February 20 2023

Description

Digital oral history with Sean O'Brien.  Sean was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1974.  He served in the U.S. Army from 2001-2015.  He went to training at Ft Benning, GA (Infantry) and Ft Rucker, AL (Flight School).  He was trained as a sniper in the infantry and as a Blackhawk Pilot.  From 2001-2006 he was a Sergeant in the Cavalry and worked as  a sniper.  He received a Combat Infantry Badge during this time.  From 2004-2005 he was in Iraqi Freedom 3 working in mine detection and security for the commander.  He re-upped in 2004 and started the process for Warrant Officer

In 2006 he went to Ft Rutgers and trained as a NCO and promoted to Warrant Officer and went to flight school for 2 years. 
In 2008 he was assigned to the 1st Cavalry and deployed
2009-2010 he was in Iraq as a WO and pilot; transferred to Afghanistan where he flew Blackhawk support for medivac. 
In 2011-2012 he was deployed to Iraq
2012-2013 he served as an Air Cavalry Pilot.  Earned another Combat Infantry Badge here.