Paul Cooper
U.S. Marine Corps Military Retiree
About
Bio
Retired Marine and enjoy sports and my motorcycle though I was close to death when a solider turned left in front of me while in his car. I also was the last living person pulled from the Murrah building in 95 about 7 hours after the blass.
Current City
San Antonio
Branch
U.S. Marine Corps
Service Years
1976 - 2026
Units
Marine Support Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps
The Marine Support Battalion (MSB) was established in 1955 to provide specialized signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications support to the United States Marine Corps and joint military operations. Originally activated at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the battalion deployed detachments worldwide, offering critical intelligence collection and analysis during the Cold War, Vietnam War, and subsequent conflicts. In the 1990s, the battalion was reorganized, with its operational elements absorbed into the Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion (MCSB) under the National Security Agency. Throughout its history, the unit earned recognition for its vital role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting combat operations with timely, actionable intelligence.
BOOT CAMP
U.S. Marine Corps
Unit with 228 member associations.
1ST RADIO BN
U.S. Marine Corps
1st Radio Battalion (1ST RADIO BN) is a United States Marine Corps signals intelligence unit established in 1958. Originally activated at Camp Smith, Hawaii, the battalion has played a critical role in providing electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and communications support to Marine forces. It saw extensive action during the Vietnam War, supporting combat operations with tactical SIGINT and direction finding. Over the decades, 1ST RADIO BN has continued to support operations worldwide, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, maintaining its reputation as a premier Marine Corps intelligence asset.
USMC Recruiting
U.S. Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command traces its origins to the early days of the Marine Corps, with formal recruiting efforts dating back to 1775. Its mission is to seek out and enlist qualified individuals into the ranks of the Marine Corps, ensuring the continued strength and readiness of the force. Over the centuries, Marine recruiters have adapted to evolving warfare demands, technological advancements, and societal changes, refining their strategies to attract top talent. Today, USMC Recruiting operates nationwide and abroad, playing a critical role in maintaining the Marine Corps’ elite status and upholding its proud traditions.