Benjamin Mihalkovic is a veteran of the US Army seeking a position as an Alaskan State Trooper. He has 7 years of experience in the Army, including deployments to Afghanistan and other locations. His background includes training in combat skills, weapons handling, and counterterrorism tactics such as countering IEDs. He has a track record of leadership, including supervising hundreds of team members and instructing over 500 peers in combat skills. His objective is to apply his military experience to serve as a state trooper in Alaska.

1. Benjamin Mihalkovic
5353B Tankersley court
Fort Polk LA 71459
Benmihalk@hotmail.com
Tel. (907) 347-7611
Objective: Seeking a position as an Alaskan State Trooper for the state of Alaska.
Professional Summary
Served 7 years honorably in US Army. Trained in hand-to-hand combat, lifesaving skills, expert
in counter IED tactics, and knowledgeable on multiple weapon systems. Trained, supervised,
and supported hundreds of team members in multiple locations worldwide.
 Security Clearance
 Professional
 Courteous
 Disciplined
 Judicious
 Personable
 Decisive
 Patient
 Helpful
 Leadership skills
Work Experience
US Army: Infantrymen JUL 2010-Present
Locations: Fort Benning, GA; Fort Wainwright, AK; Fort Polk, LA; Fort Irwin, CA; Afghanistan,
Kuwait.
 Selected as unit Armorer for a year, ensuring accountability and cleanliness for all
weapons and equipment worth over $1M with zero loss of property.
 Awarded Combat Infantry Badge for destroying the enemy during deployment to
Afghanistan.
 Maintained combat readiness of one Stryker vehicle valued at $1.2M without loss or
damage to property.
 Selected over 2,500 other peers to attend Tier 1 Army counter IED training courses,
resulting in successful completion of courses.
 Provided training to 130+ personnel on counter IED tactics resulting in personnel
meeting US Army standard related to IED tactics.
 Selected as one of three Battalion (organization of 500+ personnel) Combatives
Instructors and provided training to 400+ personnel on Combatives Level 1.
 Led 11 man team during competition among 150+ peers, resulting in 1st place finish and
earning the Army Achievement Medal for each member of team.
 Selected to work in Brigade Operations shop as assistant operations sergeant and
completed all assigned tasks as instructed receiving positive reviews from supervisor on
annual evaluation.

2.  Selected over 150 peers to be in the Personnel Security Detachment to serve personnel
security detail for US Army officer for 6 months of first deployment while serving in a
combat zone, resulting in safety of officer at all times.
 Selected over 500+ peers to be trained on counter intelligence operations in order to
promote the US Army mission abroad.
Education
High School diploma from Saranac Central High School, Saranac, NY; 2010.
CV-TEC vocational school for Security and Law Enforcement, Plattsburgh, NY; 2008-
2010.
Military Training
 Combat life savers course 2012
 Combatives level 1 and 2 2013
 Company Intelligence 2015
 Dismounted counter IED tactics 2015
 Company crew system specialist 2015
 Dual sensor mine detector course 2015
 Counter IED master instructor course 2015
• Unit Armorer course 2016
Awards
 3 Army Commendation Medals
 2 Army Achievement Medals
 2 Army Good Conduct Medals
 1 National Defense Service Medal
 3 Afghanistan Campaign Medals
 1 Global War on Terrorism Medal
 1 Army Service Medal
 2 Over Seas Medals
 2 NATO Defense Medals
 1 Certificate of Achievement Medal
 1 Combat Infantrymen Badge