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Staff Sergeant Bruce A. Rushforth Jr. is a native of Middleboro, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Army in 1990 as an Observation-Scout Helicopter Crew Chief (67V). After graduation from Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Rucker, Alabama, Staff Sergeant Rushforth was assigned to the United States Army National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. In 1993, he was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 6th Calvary regiment and Charlie Company, 2nd Squadron, 1st Aviation Regiment in Katterbach, Germany.
In 1996, Staff Sergeant Rushforth reclassified to a Medium Helicopter Repairman (67U) and was assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Training Company (SOATC), Fort Campbell, Kentucky. After completing the Basic Mission Qualification Course (Green Platoon), Staff Sergeant Rushforth was assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). While assigned to Delta Company, Staff Sergeant Rushforth served as Section Chief, MH-47E Helicopter Technical Inspector (TI) and Flight Engineer. In 2001, he was assigned to Echo Company, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), Taegu, Republic of Korea as a flight Engineer.
Staff Sergeant Rushforth is a graduate of the Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) and holds a Bachelors Degree in Education. His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (6 OLC), Basic Aviation Badge, Driver and Mechanics Badge and Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1 OLC).
Staff Sergeant Rushforth is survived by his wife, Athena Rushforth of Clarksville, Tennessee and his parents, Bruce and Aurella Rushforth of Middleboro, Massachusetts.
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