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Recognizing Veterans

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Rickie Lee Grantham

Rickie Lee Grantham

Mr. Grantham is a former Drafting Technician III with Southcoast Region's Design section, operating Civil 3D Autocad to create construction plans for engineers in the road design group.

Mr. Grantham served in the Unitited States Coast Guard from April 1979 through October 1984. His service is as follows:

  • Military Rank & Accomplishments:
    • SharpShooter: M16, 45 Cal. pistol
    • Saved two from hypothermia - Alaska small boat rescue
    • Golden Dragon crossing the North Pole
  • E-3 Seaman, 2nd Class Military requirements
    • No school offered during duty unless updated 4 more years
    • Schools applied: DT Dental Technician, AE Aviation Electricians Mate
    • Attended UAS - Construction Technologies, Associate Degree and ITT Tech for Autocad
  • Served 2 years Alemeda, California on USCGC 378 ft. Coast Guard Cutter Sherman
    • Tour Pacific Coast Mexico to Alaska North Pole for Fishery & Drug Patrol
  • Served 2 years Juneau, Alaska at Station Juneau NAFA Exchange
    • Building Maintenance, Remodeling, Shipping & Receiving, Small Boat Seaman Crew
    • Served 2 years inactive duty

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(907) 465-3900
dot.veterans@alaska.gov