Musical Theater: Mark St Germain Musical of Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story. Playing: George Jones. Sonora Repertory Theatre, Sonora California, USA
Ernie is a U.S. Marine. He joined the Marine Corps in 1983 and served with the 3rd Battalion 8th Marines until 1987. After 9/11, Ernie volunteered to join the Marine Corps again. He served with 3rd Battalion 23rd Marines and received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Distinguishing Device, the combat "V" for valor.