About The Author

O’Neal Johnson Jr.

O’Neal Johnson Jr. is a retired United States Marine Corps, Sergeant Major of 30 years, five months, and four days. His experience includes deployments to the Persian Gulf early 80’s, South West Asia after the invasion of Iraq into Kuwait (Desert Storm/Desert Shield), Global War on Terrorism, activated after September 11, and the Afghanistan tour after the first surge (Shindand Air Base Cmd. Sgt. Major 2010-2011).
He served as a Captain with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). He carried out numerous assignments at various fire stations, including Station commander at fire station 15, Emergency Communication Center, and Fire Explosive Investigation section, assigned as the recruiting manager for MCFRS. Mr. Johnson Jr. is retired and works in tandem with various organizations, pursuing his passion for philanthropy such as “Silent Veterans.org”!  and driving an enhanced learning skillset.
A New York native who considers ‘Baltimore County’ his home, he graduated from Campbell University in North Carolina with an AA in general studies. He moved on to Columbia Southern University in Alabama, earning a BS in OSHA Safety and a minor in Fire Science.