Intro of MAJ Donahue

I am a native of Massachusetts.  I attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus, Ohio where I received an Associate’s Degree in Electronics.  I enlisted in the Army in 1995 as a 95B (Military Policeman) serving at the 447th Military Police Company, Columbus, Ohio; Law Enforcement Command, Fort Knox, KY; United Nations Command Security Battalion - Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, South Korea and both the United States Army Infantry Center (USAIC) and 988th Military Police Companies at Fort Benning, GA.  I attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Signal Corps in April 2000.  I attended the Signal Officer Basic Course at Fort Gordon, Georgia and in Oct 2000 was assigned to C Co, 82nd Signal Battalion, FT Bragg, North Carolina as a Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) Platoon Leader for 18 months.  I entered the U.S. Army Degree Completion Program in March 2002 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Campbell University in July 2003.  In May 2004 upon completion of the Signal Captains Career Course I was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as the Battalion Signal Officer for 2^nd Battalion, 504^th Parachute Infantry Regiment and, in March of 2005, I deployed with Task Force Devil to Eastern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 

In April 2006, I took command of C Co, 1BSTB (1BCT, 82^nd Airborne Division) where, in June 2007, I led my company with Task Force Devil to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  During that time, I was responsible for a Combat Outpost conducting Full Spectrum Operations with two Route Security Platoons and one Quick Reaction Platoon.  In addition to managing the planning and integration of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets; attack aviation, demolitions, counter surveillance, and 120mm and 60mm mortar fire support, my mission was primarily focused on Counter Insurgency operations along 80 miles of Main Supply Route and Civil Military Operation amongst 8 Iraqi Tribes and within 14 local villages.  Upon successful completion of 24 months as Company Commander, I was assigned to the 10^th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team (MiTT) for my last three months in Iraq serving as the G6 communication advisor.  After transitioning to Liberty University Army ROTC where I was the Assistant Professor of Military Science for 24 months, I was assigned as the 35^th Tactical Theater Signal Brigade where I served as the Brigade Plans Officer for 8 months and then served as the Battalion Operation Officer for the 63^rd Signal Battalion for 5 months. 

My military education includes the Military Police School, NBC Defense School, Instructor Training Course, Field Sanitation School, Combat Lifesaver Course, Airborne School, Primary Leader Development Course, Signal Officer Basic Course, Signal Captains Career Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Brigade and Battalion S6 Course, Jumpmaster Course, the Iraq Counter Insurgency Course and the US Army Cadet Command Faculty Development Course.  I am currently in the Intermediate Level Education course until March 2012.  My awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (w/oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (w/oak leaf cluster), Army Commendation Medal (w/second oak leaf cluster), Army Achievement Medal (w/ second oak leaf cluster), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (w/ bronze star), Korean Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, German Armed Force Efficiency Badge (Gold award), German Parachutist Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Combat Action Badge, and the Signal Regimental Bronze Order of Mercury. 

I have been on active duty in the Army for 16 years traveling all over the world and my goal is to serve 20-22 years then I will think about retiring.  My personal goals are completing my Doctorate Degree as an Educational Specialist (two classes remaining) and also in Educational Leadership. My military goals are to attend Ranger school, and be a Battalion Commander.  

ATW,

MAJ Michael J. Donahue

NIPR: michael.j.donahue@conus.army.mil

SIPR: michael.j.donahue@us.army.smil.mil

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