Derek Lucero:
CLASS OF 1989
Robertson High SchoolClass of 1989
Las vegas, NM
New Mexico Highlands UniversityClass of 1993
Las vegas, NM
Derek's Story
Life
Since High School, I graduated college, spent 7 years in an M1A1 tank in the Army (before getting injured), and spent the next 3 years as a probation/parole officer in Albuquerque. In Late 2004, I changed jobs and am now a disability adjudicator in ALbuquerque. I have 2 daughters, Anastasia and Nichole, who are 12 and 14 (as of 4/2007). Nichole is the daughter in my "now" pic.
School
Had 2 big crushes and I messed both of those up. I was inspired by my drama teacher, Mrs. O'Connell. Memories of HS...first kiss, first dance, first time drunk (though I dont recall much of that night), lots of firsts. Lots of memories. Liked HS but wouldn't do it again...wouldn't want to give myself the opportunity to mess it up even more the 2nd time around.
College
Well, the Naval Academy SUCKED. NMHU was good though and I figured something out....that piece of paper from NMHU is just as good as a piece of paper from any other school. I really enjoyed Rugby at N...Expand for more
MHU. Lots of good times and travel playing Rugby.
Workplace
1990-1993 Wal Mart Las Vegas NM
1994-1997 D Co 2/8 Cav, 1st Cav Div, Fort Hood Tx
1997-2001 F Troop, 2/3 Armored Cav. Regiment Ft Carson, CO
2001-2004 St of NM, Probation and Parole Officer
2004- St of NM, Disability Determination Services
Military
1/94-5/94 Basic Training, Ft Knox KY E-2/13 Ar
5/94-10/97 D 2/8 Cav, 1st Cav Div, Ft Hood Tx
10/97-3/01 Fox Troop 2/3 Armored Cav, III Corps, Ft Carson Co
You know...I loved the military and was successful. Unfortunately, when you get injured (training accident '99) and the army deems you Non-Deployable, you suddenly find yourself UNEMPLOYED. Now I have a 7 year gap in my life and my back is as crooked as a politician.....but....IM NOT BITTER.......LOL. On the brighter side, as an Abrams Tanker in the Cavalry, I would have inevitably already been deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan at least 2-3 times. God Bless the Troops.
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