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Service Status
USAF Retired
Final Rank
Master Sergeant
Last AFSC
73290-Personnel Superintendent
Last AFSC Group
Human Resources
Primary Unit
1974-1976, 73290, 3415th Air Base Group
Previously Held AFSC's
73230-Apprentice Personnel Specialist
73250B-Personnel Specialist
73250-Personnel Specialist
73270A-Personnel Technician
73270-Personnel Supervisor
Service Years
1955 - 1976
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1955, 91st Stratigic Reconnaissance Wing Association
1975, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)
- Assoc. Page
1991, Veterans of Underage Military Service
2010, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 12 (Treasurer) (Klamath Falls, Oregon)
- Chap. Page
2011, United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
- Assoc. Page
2013, Catholic War Veterans of the USA
- Assoc. Page
2013, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 392 (Life member) (Portland, Oregon)
- Chap. Page
2013, American Cold War Veterans
- Assoc. Page
2015, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 1383, Pelican Post (Member) (Klamath Falls, Oregon)
- Chap. Page
2015, Air Force Memorial (AFM)
- Assoc. Page
What are you doing now:
Actually retired.; I find and restore classic cars, also collect anything to do with the gasoline and oil industry. I have several vintage cars and a building full of old gas pumps, oil cans, and signs, etc.
Other Comments:
I enjoyed being my own boss for a number of years. I had several business doing upholstery, commercial, auto, and furniture.
Taylor, Wilbur (Jake), SSgt
1955-1956, 3275th Basic Military Training Squadron (Cadre)
1956-1956, 801st Air Base Group
1956-1957, 73250B, 91st Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
1956-1957, Strategic Air Command (SAC)
1956-1957, 73230, 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Medium
1957-1958, 73250, 4233rd USAF Hospital
1958-1961, 3973rd Combat Support Group
1960-1965, Headquarters, Air University
1961-1964, 73250, AFROTC (Cadre) Det 695 University of Portland
1965-1966, 73270A, 305th Air Base Squadron
1965-1966, 73270, 305th Bombardment Wing, Medium
1966-1967, 377th Combat Support Group - Quick Turners
1966-1967, United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
1966-1967, 7th Air Force
1967-1969, 73270, 27th Combat Support Group
1968-1969, Tactical Air Command (TAC)
1969-1972, 73270, AFROTC (Cadre) Det 895 Central Washington University
1971-1974, 49th Combat Support Group
1972-1974, 49th Combat Support Group
1974-1976, 73290, Air Education and Training Command
1974-1976, 73290, 3415th Air Base Group
Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Air Force.
Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. Where did you go to basic training and what units, bases, or squadrons were you assigned to? What was your reason for leaving?
If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way?
Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite?
From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day.
Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why?
Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why?
Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh?
What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty?
What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships?
In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service?
Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Air Force?
In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with.
1958-1958, University of Maryland, Rota, Spain
1961-1961, Multnomah University, Portland, OR
1961-1962, University of Portland
1969-1974, Washington State University
1977-1983, Oregon Institute of Technology
1979-1983, Oregon Institute of Technology