Staff Sergeant James Paul Dorrity was born in Vicenza, Italy on 12 May, 1964. He enlisted in the Army in 1986 as a Medium Helicopter Repairman (67U). He attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Eustis, Virginia. His military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), and the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Course (SERE).
Staff Sergeant Dorrity’s past assignments include 243rd Aviation Regiment and Charlie Company, 214th Aviation Regiment at Fort Lewis, Washington; Alpha Company, 3/501st Aviation Regiment, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea; Echo Company, 502nd Aviation Regiment, Italy and Alpha Company, 7/101st Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
In 1999, Staff Sergeant Dorrity was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Training Company (SOATC) and upon completion of the Basic Mission Qualification Course (Green Platoon) was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). In July, 2001, Staff Sergeant Dorrity was assigned to Echo Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) as a Flight Engineer. He deployed with his unit to multiple locations across the Pacific Command in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
SSG Dorrity's awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (5 OLC), Senior Aviation Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
SSG Dorrity was married to Kecia and had two sons, Calin and Gavin.
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