Honor Society® member
Charles Watts
Battalion Reconnaissance Assistant Team Leader at United States Marine Corps, Africa
- chemistry/pre-med
- Class of 2025
- PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
Member since May 2024
About
Charles Watts is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Marine Corps with four combat readiness deployments to Iraq and Africa. During his ten years of active duty service he served in multiple combat leadership roles. He is a current 4.0 GPA student who excels at the sciences and is pursuing his goal of becoming a veterinarian focused on community outreach. A father to seven kids and an active member of the Catholic community, he is enjoying his time as a student making new connections and motivating others to pursue their own dreams, no matter the difficulty.
Education
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Pensacola State College
chemistry/pre-med
2023 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Board of Governor's 'Gung-Ho' Award
Outstanding leadership in motivating others to succeed.
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Meritorious Mast
Outstanding performance of duties in a combat occupation.
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Global War on Terrorism Medal
Continued service in national defense during a time of war.
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Master Parachutist Insignia
Experienced in combat parachuting applications.
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MCMAP Black Belt Instructor
Instructing special operations capable United States Marines in the art of physical combat.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended job path is to become a licensed private practice veterinarian in order to provide low-cost but effective animal treatment for families in low-income urban areas.
- Graduate school interests
University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine
Alt: University of Florida Master's in Organic Chemistry
- Outside the classroom
Jiu-jitsu, judo, wrestling, running, creative writing, refurbishing classic cars and go-karts, fishing, reading mystery novels, and collecting rare antique items.
Experience
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Battalion Reconnaissance Assistant Team Leader
United States Marine Corps, Africa
Apr 2011 – Oct 2013
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Force Reconnaissance Platoon Communications Chief
United States Marine Corps, Africa
Aug 2009 – Feb 2011
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Battalion Reconnaissance Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps, Iraq
Mar 2008 – Jul 2009
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Military Police
United States Marine Corps, Iraq
Jan 2007 – Feb 2008
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Aviation Maintenance Specialist
United States Marine Corps, CONUS
Sep 2004 – Dec 2006
Volunteering
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Veterinary Assistant
Mission Animal Hospital
Mar 2014 – Sep 2014
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Veterinary Assistant
Rancho Del Oro Veterinary Hospital
Aug 2008 – Jan 2009
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Animal Shelter Assistant
Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter
Apr 2005 – Jul 2009
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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Force Reconnaissance Association
