1st Sgt. Christopher Durkovic, Deputy Commandant, NCOA JBLE

First Sergeant Christopher Durkovic hails from Romeoville, Illinois and enlisted into the U.S. Army on 15 April 2009. He attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he earned the MOS of 88M, Motor Transport Operator. On 25 June 2012, 1SG Durkovic re-classed to 15U, CH-47 Helicopter Repairer. First Sergeant Durkovic is a single father of three children, Adrianna, Chase, and Charlize.

First Sergeant Durkovic served in positions ranging from Squad Leader; Section Sergeant; Flight Platoon Sergeant; First Sergeant; Battalion Sexual Harassment / Assault Response Coordinator; Battalion Equal Opportunity Leader; Casualty Assistance Officer / Casualty Notification Officer.

First Sergeant Durkovic deployed once to Iraq, one Korean rotation, two European rotations, and one Honduras rotation. His assignments include: S&T TRP, RSS, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Cavazos, TX; Delta Company, 3-2 Aviation Regiment, Camp Humphreys, South Korea; Bravo Company, 3-2 Aviation Regiment, Camp Humphreys, South Korea; Bravo Company, 1-223rd Aviation Regiment, Fort Rucker, AL; Bravo Company, 2-227th Aviation Regiment, Fort Hood, TX; Bravo Company, 1-228th Aviation Regiment, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras; Bravo Company, 2-3 General Support Aviation Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, GA.; Delta Company, 2-3 General Support Aviation Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, GA.; Foxtrot Company, 2-3 General Support Aviation Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, GA: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4-3 Attack Helicopter Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, GA.

First Sergeant Durkovic’s military education includes: Basic Leaders Course; Advanced Leaders Course; Senior Leaders Course; Master Leaders Course; First Sergeant/ Commander’s Course; Fuel Handlers Course; Environmental Protection Course; Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention Course; Master Resilience Training Course; Unit Prevention Leaders Course; Equal Opportunity Leaders Course.

First Sergeant Durkovic’s awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal   (3rd award); Army Commendation Medal (8th award); Joint Service Achievement Medal;  Army Achievement Medal (9th award);  Army Good Conduct Award (5th award);  National Defense Service Medal;  Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars;  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal;  Korean Defense Service Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal with one star; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with 1 star;  NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 4;  Army Service Ribbon;  Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 3;  Certificate of Appreciation (11th award); Combat Action Badge; Master Aircrew Member Aviation Badge: Senior Aircrew Member Aviation Badge;  Basic Aviation Badge;  Driver and Mechanic Badge; and the Honorable Order of St. Michael Bronze Award.