 
SFC Karla Richardson
(ret)
Born: Pipestone, Minnesota, USA
United States Army 1977 - 1998
 Contact
Karla:
karla.richardson@us.army.mil
US Army Military Service
Karla Richardson signed up in the US Army in
February 1977 and in September 1977 attended Basic Training
and Advanced Training at Ft Jackson, South Carolina.
Her military career spanned from the State of
Washington, Texas and postings in Europe, notably
Belgium and Germany.
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1978 - 1979 - 525th Replacement
Detachment, Ft Lewis, Washington
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1979 - 1982 - Supreme Headquarters Allied
Powers Europe (SHAPE) (NATO), Mons, Belgium
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1982 - 1985 - Central Army Group (CENTAG)
(NATO), Heidelberg, Germany
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1985 - 1992 - Office of the Inspector
General, US Army Europe (USAREUR), Heidelberg, Germany
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1992 - 1995 - Patriot Training
Detachment, Ft Bliss, Texas
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1995 - 1998 (Retired) - 7th Signal
Brigade, Mannheim, Germany
Awards/Decorations
Karla was awarded several medals and ribbons during her military
career.
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Meritorious Service Medal (3)
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Joint Service Commendation Medal (2)
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Army Commendation Medal (1)
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Joint Service Achievement Medal (1)
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Army Achievement Medal (2)
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Good Conduct Medal (6)
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Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
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9th Infantry Division Outstanding Soldier
Award
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NCO Professional Development Ribbon # 3
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Army Service Ribbon
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Overseas Service Ribbon # 4
Other
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1995 inducted into the Order of St Joan of Arc
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Charter Member of Women in Military Service
Memorial in Washington DC
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First female soldier to be Unit Guide-On/Company
Flag Bearer for Ft Lewis, WA
Military
Training
Karla was professionally trained and qualified for her
military assignments.
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Inspector General Course
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Advanced NonCommissioned Officers Course
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Basic NonCommissioned Officer Course
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Basic Leadership Course
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Equal Opportunity Training
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Instructor/Small Group Instructor Training
Organizations
Minnesota Patriot Guard, Patriot
Guard Riders, American Legion Riders and also a member of the American Legion and the DAV
(Disabled American Veterans)
Karla's Footnotes:
-Best experience
during my time in the service was the privilege of serving my flag,
my country, and my God.
-Most difficult experience during my
time in the service was re-educating male soldiers/over-coming
traditional stereotypes of female soldiers capabilities serving in
the Army.
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