Fiscal Year 2018 Aviation Transition Conversion Board Results
This MARADMIN announces the results of the Fiscal Year 2018 Aviation Transition Conversion Board, listing 21 primary candidates and 8 alternates selected for transition training to various aircraft platforms including F-35B, F/A-18, and MV-22. Selected Marines must accept or decline their selection within 30 days of the message release date.
Issued: July 10, 2017
1. The following Marines have been selected for Transition Conversion training: 1.a. Primary Candidates RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME MOS PROG Capt Sorrells Danny 7543 F-35B Capt Jenkins Casey 7543 F-35B Capt Chase Adam 7543 F-35B Capt Adams Tyson 7543 F-35B Capt Tracy Kevin 7543 F-35B Capt Infante Mark 7523 F-35B Capt Sampsel Craig 7509 F-35B Capt Brazile Randy 7509 F-35B Capt McHugh Kyle 7509 F-35B Capt Griffith Tyson 7543 F/A-18 Capt Dorsch Patrick 7543 F/A-18 Capt Navarro Wilfred 7543 F/A-18 Capt Lempka Patrick 7565 MV-22 Capt Zabinski Holly 7562 MV-22 Capt Bonell Andrew 7588 NFO to SNA Capt Richards Keith 7588 NFO to SNA Capt Collins Joshua 7588 NFO to SNA Capt Watts Michael 7525 NFO to SNA Capt Seymour Michael 7588 NFO to SNA Capt Richardson Douglas 7588 ECMO to WSO Capt Hall Kristin 7588 ECMO to WSO 1.b. Alternates RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME MOS PROG Capt Hardcastle Jon 7543 F-35 Capt Whitesel Thomas 7523 F-35 Capt Clinkscales Marshall 7523 F-35 Capt Blank Alexander 7523 F-35 Capt Rackish Alec 7509 F-35 Maj Bankhead Ryan 7566 MV-22 Maj Hoffman Marcus 7562 MV-22 Capt Kruggel Matthew 7588 NFO to SNA 2. Information regarding new assignment and orders can be obtained from the aviation monitors (MMOA-2) at DSN 278-9267 or (703) 784-9267. 3. Applicants not selected by this board can anticipate the FY19 Transition/Conversion board to be announced in March 2018 via MARADMIN. Non-select application packages for the FY18 Transition/Conversion will not be valid for future Transition Conversion boards. Each board is based on the needs of the Marine Corps and is unique in selection numbers and precept criteria. 4. All primary selects are required to accept or decline their selection via their respective monitor by email no later than 30 days from the release of this message. Declination letters are required to have general officer endorsement. 5. POC for this MARADMIN is Maj Mateo Salas, ASM-30, DSN 224-1244 or (703) 614-1244. 6. Release authorized by MajGen Michael A. Rocco, Director, Manpower Management Division.