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2nd To None...
As a career Naval Officer I can directly attribute much of my success to the invaluable lessons learned in AFJROTC. James Tierney was a role model, mentor, and above all friend to anyone in need. My sincerest condolences to his friends and family...you a...
Ryan Kehoe
2018-05-21 16:16:00
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Sound the Alarm

It was 1995, or maybe '96. A two-week trip to McGuire AFB for the AFJROTC NJ 822's and another ROTC group. MSgt. James Tierney, along with Maj. Guillermo Franco fearlessly led our group of young airmen through various militarty-related tasks...

Robert Coon Jr
2017-04-18 21:01:02
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One of the Best

The ROTC program was new to the High School and I used to work in the office and was able to get to know Sarge very well helping him get acquainted with the school and helping him with his office support.  He convinced me to join his class my senior...

Sue Ericksen
2017-04-17 18:02:38
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He was one of the greatest teachers I ever knew.
I took four years of JROTC with Master Sgt. Tierney. He was a great teacher. We would spend the whole class just talking about things. He never seemed to teach, but we always were learning. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with his family...
Eugene (Bill) Bennett
2017-04-15 09:40:43
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ROTC

I would like everyone to know what an impact you had on my son Michael.  Michael loved every minute he was in ROTC.  Mostly due to Sgt. Tierney.  He would come home and everyday he seemed to grow more in love with the idea of being an...

Kim Gregson
2017-04-13 22:40:21
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Thanks sarge
Thank you Sgt. Tierney...you taught my son Richie in rotc..you inspired him to love the air force..he joined..excelled and went on to be come a great business owner..and father..he spoke so well of you so often..you made learning fun..and I know many have...
Darlene sieb
2017-04-13 20:20:06
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Thanks sarge
Thank you Sgt. Tierney...you taught my son Richie in rotc..you inspired him to love the air force..he joined..excelled and went on to be come a great business owner..and father..he spoke so well of you so often..you made learning fun..and I know many have...
Darlene sieb
2017-04-13 20:19:18
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