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I L1EU1 ENANT COLONEL WILLIAM J. NIEMASIK COMMANDING OFFICER MARINE MEDIUM HELICOPTER SQUADRON 161 HMM-161 Lieutenant Colonel William J. Niemasik was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 1974. He was ordered to flight training at Naval Air Station, Pensacola. Florida, and designated a Naval Aviator in August 1975. Reporting to the Third Marine Aircraft Wing, Second Lieutenant Niemasik was assigned to Marine Training Squadron- 301 (HMT-301) for initial training in the Ch-46. In January 1976 he was assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron- 161 (HMM-161) and served as the Legal Officer. One year later. First Lieutenant Niemasik was ordered to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Fulenma, Okinawa, and was assigned to HMM-164. He served as the Training Officer until August 1978 when HMM-164 returned to MCAS Tustin where he assumed the duties of Assistant Operations Officer. In June 1979, Captain Niemasik reported to Marine Aircraft Group- 1 6 and was assigned as the Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (MCCRES) Tactics Officer. During this period he also earned his Masters of Science Degree in Systems Managemen] from the University of Southern California. From May of 1980 until February of 1981 he served with HMM- 764 as the NATOPS Officer. In March of 1981 he returned to HMM-161 and was assigned as the Aircraft Maintenance Officer. During September of 1982 he deployed with the Squadron to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa for a six month unit deployment. Later assigned as the Director of Safely and Standardization, Major Niemasik deployed with the Squadron to Okinawa for his second WeslPac tour from August 1984 to February 1985. During June of 1985, Major Niemasik was ordered to the Marine Corps Command and Staff College in Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation, he was assigned as the Air Liaison Officer for the Seventh Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton Calif Returning to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MAG- 16 in July of 1987, Major Niemasik was assigned as the Executive Officer of HMM-163. In July of 1988, he reported to the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, where he was a member of the faculty of the Naval Staff College. In August of 1992, Lieutenant Colonel Niemasik reported to MAG- 16 and was assigned as the Group Logistics Officer. In December 1992, he deployed with the Marine Forces Aviation Combat Element to Somalia in support of Operation Restore Hope. He returned to the United States in March of 1993 and resumed his duties as Logistics Officer. Lieutenant Colonel Niemasik assumed his present command as Commanding Officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron- 161 in May 1993. Lieutenant Colonel Niemasik ' s awards include: the Navy Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and Southwest Asia Service Medal. Lieutenant Colonel Niemasik is married to the former Deborah Lucente of Kingston, New York. They have two children, Kaylee and Kerne. Updated 9Hmn .1 '
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SERGEANT MAJOR DONALD J. JOHNSON Sergeant Major Donald J. Johnson joined the Marine Corps in May 1970. He attended recruit training in San Diego California. Upon coitipletion of recruit training SgtMaj Johnson was ordered to Infantry Training Regiment Camp Pendleton. California, and was trained as an 03 1 1 . Reporting to First Marine Division, Camp Pendleton Ca. In November 1970 Pfc Johnson was assigned to Lima Company, Third Battalion, Third Marines. Five months later Pfc Johnson was transferred to Marine Barracks Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines. He was assigned as a guard in the U.S. Naval Magazine Cubi Pt, until April 1973, when he was transferred to First Marine Division, Camp Pendleton California. Sgt Johnson served with Echo Company Second Battalion Fifth Marines until May 1974, when he was ordered to Marine Barracks Treasure Island San Francisco, California. While assigned to Marine Barracks Treasure Island Sgt Johnson served as Sergeant of the Guard, and later Guard Chief as a Staff Sergeant. SSgt Johnson remained at Treasure Island until October 1976, when he received orders to Golf Company Second Battalion Fourth Marines located in Okinawa, Japan. During August 1977, SSgt Johnson was ordered to Drill Instructor duty in San Diego, CA. While on Drill Instructor duty SSgt Johnson was promoted meritoriously to Gunnery Sergeant. In November 1 980 GySgt Johnson reported to First Marine Division Camp Pendleton and was assigned as Company Gunnery Sergeant, Kilo Company Third Battalion First Marines until September 1983. In October 1983 GySgt Johnson reported to Marine Barracks Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico assumed the duties as Guard Chief. GySgt Johnson remained at Roosevelt Roads until promoted to First Sergeant in July 1986. During September 1986 IstSgt Johnson reported toFirst Marine Division Camp Pendleton again to serv( with Alpha Company First Battalion Ninth Marines and remained there until November 1988, when he wi ordered to report to Marine Barracks Subic Bay, Republic of the Philippines for duties as Company First Sergeant Alpha Company Marine Barracks. In January 1991 SgtMaj John.son reported Marine Air Group 16, and was assigned as Sergeant Major HMT 301. Sergeant Major Johnson assumed his present duties as Sergeant Major HMM-I6I on 1 April 1992. His awards include Navy Commendation Medal with one star. Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Citation. Meritorious Unit Citation with two stars. Good Conduct medal with seven stars, Sea Service deployment Ribbon with five stars. Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with one star. Overseas Service Ribbon with one star, Philippines Republic Presidential Unit Citation and National Defense Service Medal. Sergeant Major Johnson is married to the former Manuela Donglos of Bagiuo City, Philippines. They have two children Jing and Jennifer. MAJOR KEVIN P. SPILLERS Executive Officer Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron- 161 Originally from Columbia, Ohio, Major Kevin P. Spillers graduated from Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History Education and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Coprs in August 1977. Upon completion of the Basic School, he reported to Combat Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, from April to June 1978. Reporting to the 8th Engineer Support Battalion, he served as a platoon commander and assistant Operations Officer from June 1978 to April 1983. In April 1983, Major Spillers was selected to transition to the Naval Aviator Program, he reported to the Naval Training Command and was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1984. Following flight school. Major Spillers joined Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-263 at Marine Corps Air Station New River and deployed to the Caribbean and Mediterranean, serving there through February 1989. to the western Pacific and the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Storm serving with the I Ith MEU through September 1991. In September 1991, Major Spillers was ordered to Marine Aircraft Group- 16 and was assigned as the Group Plans Officer. He joined HMM-268 in June 1992 serving as the Aircraft Maintenance Officer until July 1993. During July 1993, Major Spillers reported to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron- 161 .serving as Operations Officer and currently is the Executive Officer. Major Spillers was recently selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Major Spillers ' personal awards include the Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal, Major Spillers and his wife, the former Lucia Wooley of Columbia, Ohio, have one son; J. Matthew, age 5. Major Spillers next assignment was with the 1 Ith Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Camp Pendleton where he served as the MEU Air Officer. He deployed
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