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Photo M00166: SPC Johonathan E. Leblanc, 178th MP Detachment, 89th MP Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas. 89th MP Brigade Soldier Officer of the Year 2008. SPC LeBlanc servied with the 64th MP Company, 720th MP Battalion during Operatioin Iraqi Freedom 04-06 SPC LeBlanc was born in Chicago, IL on February 23, 1984. He graduated from Luther North High School in June 2002 and later attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. He joined the U.S. Army on February 4, 2004. He attended Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, where he was awarded the MOS of 31B. |
Since joining the Army, he has been stationed in Fort Hood, TX, where he served as a Gunner in the 64th Military Police Company, 720th MP Battalion. He deployed to Baghdad with the 64th Military Police Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06, and was awarded Soldier of the Deployment. Upon his return he was assigned to the 178th Military Police Detachment, where he currently works as an Investigator. SPC LeBlanc’s military education includes; WLC, Military Police Investigation School w/ honors, Combat Lifesaver’s Course and 250 hours of Correspondence Courses. His civilian education includes 15 semester hours towards his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Illinois at Chicago. Some short-term goals are to attain the rank of Sergeant and to earn his Associates degree. Some long-term goals are to achieve his Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and to become a Detective with the Chicago Police Department. SPC LeBlanc’s awards consist of; Army Commendation Medal (w/oak leaf cluster), Army Achievement Medal (w/oak leaf cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War Terrorism Sservice Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon. SPC LeBlanc is single with no children. |