Major General Larry D. French, Sr.

My alter ego is General K'moghjIH zantai-Ki'RK of the Maquis Forces International Klingon Task Force ( http://wiki.maquis.com/w/User:Lfrench ).

I command the USS Inferno ( http://www.ussinferno.org ), a chapter of STARFLEET International ( http://www.sfi.org ) and the ICV Heghnach ( http://wiki.maquis.com/w/Cell:ICV_Heghnach ), a chapter of the Maquis Forces International Klingon Task Force.

Introduction
Larry's fandom experiences started with a club he assembled in high school in the late 1970s. He was a fan of the show ever since it first started. He went to his first convention when he was in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Virginia during the early 1980s. He never got involved with organized fandom until he joined Starfleet International Chapter, USS Potemkin in Pittsburgh, PA. Signing aboard as a new marine member, it was only a few months later that he received his commission as an officer when he assumed the position of Pilot in the Potemkin’s Marine Strike Group. Within a few months he was applying for transfer to the USS Kasimar because of military and college commitments. Within another few months, he was applying to start a chapter as chapter president because he had five members now that didn’t always want to travel from Fort Kent, Maine to Bangor, Maine (2-3 hours) each month. Elected as Shuttle Cassiopeia’s CO, he was promoted to Commander (Lt. Colonel). Over the next six months, he served as CO and attended many conventions and events representing his ship. After he graduated from college with his Bachelor’s Degree, he moved to Pittsburgh, PA and the shuttle folded due the lack of leadership of the new CO to follow Larry’s example. In late 1992, he applied to serve on the correspondence chapter, USS Stellar Wind, which he wrote role-playing scenarios for up to 14 different characters. He served on the USS Stellar Wind for almost three years when it decommissioned. He was promoted to Captain (Colonel) in 1995 for his efforts in writing and participating in conventions. Not knowing what to do or where to transfer, he let his membership in Starfleet International lapse in 1997 and started to pursue Klingon fandom. He joined the Imperial Klingon Forces and later started his own ship the IKV Death’s Head (Heghnach). He longed for the chance to reenter fandom of Federation clubs. He decided that his persona would be half-Klingon and half-Vulcan and would not affiliate with any organization that would not recognize his persona and ideas of fandom. In 2000, he found the Klingon House Ki’RK to be an excellent choice to affiliate with because they had similar ideas about fandom. Many Klingon organizations disliked their members portraying species other than pure Klingon. House Ki’RK made it clear that they will accept anyone who meets the honor challenges set before them. Larry undertook the great the challenges and became a House warrior. He also found the Maquis Freedom Alliance that accepted him with this persona. After six months, he commissioned the ICV Heghnach as both a Maquis Freedom Alliance ship and a House Ki’RK ship. In October 2000, Larry attended Maquis Gras and met several members of MFA and MFI. In 2001, the Chief of Operations on the Heghnach wanted to start a chapter in Starfleet International and wanted Larry as his First Officer. All throughout Larry’s fandom history, he would give several clubs a try to see if he liked them and if they were right for him and were stable enough to survive. In 2002, Larry made the decision to check out MFI and found that he liked it enough to join. In 2011, Larry was elected to the post of Commanding Officer of the USS Inferno.

Larry was born at Shaw AFB in Sumter, South Carolina. Larry graduated High School in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1978. He attended college in Clarion, Pennsylvania for 4 years, but did not graduate. Entering the US Air Force in May 1983, Larry was assigned basic training in Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. Upon completion of basic training received first duty assignment orders (bypassing technical training) to Langley AFB, VA as a Computer Operator for three years. His next tour of duty was at Sembach AB, W. Germany as a Communications-Computer Systems Operations Specialist for three years. After staying three years there, he wanted to stay another four years, but the military had other ideas and assigned him to Loring AFB, Maine as a Communications-Computer Systems Operations Specialist for three and a half years. When he was assigned to Langley AFB in 1984, he joined the Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) as a Logistics Officer and Training Officer. He worked his way up from Senior Member to Major. The most significant item of his CAP career was his cool headedness and bravery during a tragedy at Ramstein Air Base, West Germany. An Aerial demonstration went wrong causing 3 planes to crash in the middle of the on looking crowd. Larry and his CAP team performed crowd control and emergency medical treatment, maintaining order in a dangerous situation.

Larry's military decorations include, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the NCO PME Ribbon, two awards of the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon, the Air Force Training Ribbon, two awards of the Air Force Longevity Ribbon and several unit awards. Larry is married to the former Debbie A. Galambos of Bristol, IL. He has two children from a first marriage, Larry Jr., age 25, and Vicki, age 23. Larry and his wife reside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and his children live in Ft. Fairfield, Maine.



Larry's most important accomplishments are his education of 3 Associate Degrees, his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Computer Applications, and his Master's of Business Administration Degree in Technology Management. He is also an ordained minister and performs Chaplain duties in the Free & Accepted Masons (FreeMasonry), and many other veteran and civic organizations, such as the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is a Reception Committee Past Chairman and Legion of Honor Past Commander in the Valley of Pittsburgh Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (FreeMasonry).

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Medical Certifications (real world)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (if this is also healthcare provider please edit accordingly)

Medical Certifications (Starfleet Medical Corps )
911 Certification

Black Eye, First Aid with Honors

Diagnosis: Stroke, with Honors

Basic Medical Terminology, with Honors

Dislocation Test, with Honors

Stroke Test, with Honors

Command School, with Honors

Non Medical Certifications (Starfleet Medical Corps)
Mapping Certification

Marine Level One & Two with Honors.

Medals
Blue: CPR (1982 - 2011) this is very important to Starfleet Medical Corps mission so all members that have CPR are awarded this medal.

Red: Multiple Years in Service Medal (1991 - 2011) awarded after at least two full years in service to a Star Trek club

SFI/SFMC Medals

Good Conduct Medal  	Awarded   	08/05/1994 Good Conduct Medal  	Awarded   	08/05/1997 Good Conduct Medal  	Awarded   	08/04/2000 Good Conduct Medal  	Awarded   	08/05/2003 Good Conduct Medal  	Awarded   	08/05/2006 Good Conduct Medal  	Awarded   	04/05/2011

Starfleet International Awards & Certifications
SFI/SFMC Awards Initial Entry Training Award          Awarded          01/14/2002 Professional Development Award        Awarded          02/08/2002 Marine Proficiency Award              Awarded          02/12/2002 Medical Proficiency Award             Awarded          07/29/2002 Parachutist Wings Device              Awarded          07/30/2002 Leadership Device with Silver Wreath  Awarded          08/11/2002 Combat Medic Insignia Device          Awarded          08/11/2002 Leadership Device with Gold Wreath    Awarded          08/28/2002 SFMC 20th Anniversary Ribbon          Awarded          08/03/2003 Legion of Arms  	                 Awarded          01/28/2004 Mecha Sash Device                     Awarded   	  02/27/2004 Infantry Advanced Device - Silver  	 Awarded   	  03/15/2004 Aerospace Wings Device       	 Awarded   	  03/30/2004 Mecha Cape Device            	 Awarded   	  04/09/2004 Aeromedical Wings Device     	 Awarded   	  04/23/2004 Leadership Device w/ Gold Wreath & Red Background        	 Awarded   	  06/22/2004 Community Service Citation   	 Awarded   	  11/28/2004 Leader's Commendation        	 Awarded   	  12/21/2004 Special Operations Device    	 Awarded   	  03/02/2005 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  03/11/2005 Medical Caduceus             	 Awarded   	  03/11/2005 Meritorious Unit Citation  	         Awarded   	  04/27/2005 Shield of Valor              	 Awarded   	  04/27/2005 International Service Award  	 Awarded   	  08/05/2006 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  10/18/2006 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  11/08/2007 Infantry Expert Device - Gold  	 Awarded   	  11/08/2007 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  02/26/2008 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  04/22/2008 Brigade Muster Award         	 Awarded   	  05/20/2008 International Service Award   	 Awarded   	  06/28/2008 Great Barrier Expedition     	 Awarded   	  06/28/2008 Marine Honor Guard           	 Awarded   	  06/28/2008 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  12/04/2008 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  12/08/2008 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  12/10/2008 International Service Award  	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 Great Barrier Expedition     	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 Marine Honor Guard           	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 STARFLEET Cross              	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 Embassy Duty                 	 Awarded   	  05/01/2010 Great Barrier Expedition     	 Awarded   	  05/01/2010 Marine Honor Guard           	 Awarded   	  05/01/2010 Brigade Muster Award         	 Awarded   	  05/01/2010 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  01/21/2011 Academic Excellence Award    	 Awarded   	  03/27/2011 Brigade Achievement Award  	         Awarded   	  07/09/2011 Embassy Duty  	                 Awarded   	  08/12/2011 International Service Award  	 Awarded   	  08/12/2011 Great Barrier Expedition  	         Awarded   	  08/12/2011 Marine Honor Guard           	 Awarded   	  08/14/2011 Academic Excellence Award          	 Awarded   	  12/09/2011

SFA Awards Boothby - Bronze (50)        	 Awarded   	  08/05/2006 Boothby - Silver (100)       	 Awarded   	  08/05/2006 Boothby - Gold (150)         	 Awarded   	  10/09/2006 Boothby - Latinum (200)      	 Awarded   	  12/22/2006 Boothby - Diamond (250)      	 Awarded   	  05/18/2007 Boothby - Dilithium (300)    	 Awarded   	  07/14/2007 Red Squad Member             	 Awarded   	  08/11/2007 Gold Squad Member            	 Awarded   	  08/11/2007 Gold Squad Assistant Leader  	 Awarded   	  08/11/2007 ADP - Doctorate of Command and Federation Studies     	 Awarded   	  08/14/2007 Boothby - Titanium (350)     	 Awarded   	  09/04/2007 Boothby - Zirconium (400)    	 Awarded   	  10/18/2007 Academy Citation             	 Awarded   	  12/03/2007 Boothby - Platinum (450)     	 Awarded   	  12/29/2007 Boothby - Trilithium (500)   	 Awarded   	  02/26/2008 Red Squad Member             	 Awarded   	  06/26/2008 Gold Squad Member            	 Awarded   	  06/26/2008 Gold Squad Leader            	 Awarded   	  06/26/2008 Boothby - Amber (550)        	 Awarded   	  07/15/2008 Boothby - Garnet (600)       	 Awarded   	  12/07/2008 ADP - Doctorate of Liberal Arts  	 Awarded   	  12/09/2008 ADP - Doctorate of Military Studies 	 Awarded  	  12/09/2008 ADP - Doctorate of Science Fiction Studies        	 Awarded   	  12/09/2008 ADP - Doctorate of Alien Studies and Intelligence Operations  	 Awarded    	  12/09/2008 Boothby - Topaz (650)        	 Awarded   	  01/07/2009 Boothby - Amethyst (700)     	 Awarded   	  04/03/2009 Boothby - Pearl (750)        	 Awarded   	  05/22/2009 Red Squad Member             	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 Gold Squad Member            	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 Gold Squad Assistant Leader  	 Awarded   	  08/08/2009 Boothby - Opal (800)         	 Awarded   	  08/13/2009 Boothby - Sapphire (850)     	 Awarded   	  10/11/2009 Boothby - Ruby (900)         	 Awarded   	  01/17/2010 Boothby - Emerald (950)      	 Awarded   	  04/29/2010 ADP - Doctorate of Special Operations Studies     	 Awarded   	  06/07/2010 ADP - Doctorate of History and Culture            	 Awarded   	  06/12/2010 ADP - Doctorate of Science and Technology         	 Awarded   	  06/12/2010 ADP - Doctorate of Communications  	 Awarded   	  06/22/2010 Red Squad Member             	 Awarded   	  07/31/2010 Gold Squad Member            	 Awarded   	  07/31/2010 Gold Squad Leader            	 Awarded   	  07/31/2010 Boothby - Omega (1000)       	 Awarded   	  08/12/2010 Boothby - Bronze Star (1050)  	 Awarded   	  09/08/2010 Boothby - Truman Temple (1100)  	 Awarded   	  11/24/2010 Boothby - Gold Star (1150)   	 Awarded   	  01/16/2011 Boothby - Latinum Star (1200)  	 Awarded   	  03/14/2011 Boothby 1250 - Diamond Star (1250)    Awarded   	  06/19/2011 Boothby 1300 - Dilithium Star (1300)  Awarded   	  08/07/2011 Institute of the Year         	 Awarded   	  08/13/2011 Boothby 1350 - Titanium Star (1350)   Awarded   	  08/31/2011 Boothby 1400 - Zirconium Star (1400)  Awarded   	  10/01/2011 Boothby 1450 - Platinum Star (1450)   Awarded   	  11/01/2011 Boothby 1500 - Trilithium Star (1500) Awarded   	  11/24/2011 Boothby 1550 - Amber Star (1550)  	 Awarded   	  12/20/2011 Boothby 1600 - Garnet Star (1600)  	 Awarded   	  01/20/2012 Boothby 1650 - Topaz Star (1650)  	 Awarded   	  02/23/2012 Boothby 1700 - Amethyst Star (1700)   Awarded   	  03/22/2012 Boothby 1750 - Pearl Star (1750)  	 Awarded   	  04/01/2012

Maquis Forces International Awards & Certifications
Dahar Master (2005)

Squadron Wings (2004)

SEALS Trident (2008)

Tier 2 (2004)

Gold Starburst (2004)

MFI Achievememt (2011)

Marine Commendation (2004)

Marine Achievement (2004)

KTF Commendation (2008)

KTF Achievement (2006, 2010, 2011)

Zone 3 Cell of the Year (2004)

Zone 3 Rebel of the Year (2004)

Zone 3 Volunteer of the Year (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007)

Military Service Ribbon (2004)

Civilian Service Ribbon (2004)

Community Service Ribbon (2004, 2006, 2009)

Convention Service Ribbon (2004, 2009)

8 Year Service Ribbon (2002-2011)

Rank Pin Campaign Ribbon (2006)

Echelon Badge Campaign Ribbon (2006)

Naval Campaign Ribbon (2008, 2009, 2010)

2004 - 2006 Academy Courses: College of Aviation: 3 Courses College of Communications: 2 Courses (with honors) College of Computer Sciences: 1 Course College of Engineering: 1 Course Klingon College: 6 Courses (with honors) College of Law: 14 Courses (with honors) College of Leadership NME College of Leadership CCC Marine 101, 203, 300s, 400s: 1 Course (with honors) Marine NCO Course Marine OCS Course with honors College of Medicine: 5 Courses College of Sciences: 2 Courses College of SOC: 2 Courses College SSD: 4 Courses

My favorite pages

 * Starfleet Medical Corps Wiki
 * Major General Larry D. French, Sr.
 * Maquis Alter-ego General K'moghjIH zantai-Ki'RK
 * Klingon Task Force
 * ICV Heghnach
 * MFI KTF SEALS Team Six