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Command and Control
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Service Details
Service Status
USAF Retired
Final Rank
Master Sergeant
Last AFSC
27490-Command Post Superintendent
Last AFSC Group
Command and Control
Primary Unit
1978-1982, 11470, 443rd Technical Training Squadron (Cadre)
Previously Held AFSC's
99000-Basic Airman
645X1-Materials Storage and Handling
64550-Inventory Management Specialist
64750-Materiel Facilities Specialist
11450 -Load Master Technician
11470-Load Master Supervisor
64770-Materiel Facilities Supervisor
27470-Command Post Technician
27490-Command and Control Superintendent
Service Years
1968 - 1988
Official/Unofficial US Air Force Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Voice Edition
2013, Air Commando Association
- Assoc. Page
2013, National Society Sons of the American Revolution
- Assoc. Page
2013, Air Force Together We Served
2015, Air Force Memorial (AFM)
- Assoc. Page
2015, 57th Alumni Association
- Assoc. Page
2015, United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
- Assoc. Page
2015, Wounded Warrior Project
2019, American Legion, Post 273 (Member) (Madeira Beach, Florida)
- Chap. Page
1964-1965, 99000, 3706th Basic Military Training Squadron (Cadre)
1965-1966, 64550, Air Training Command
1965-1966, 64550, 3550th Pilot Training Wing (Staff)
1966-1967, United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
1966-1967, 645X1, 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
1966-1967, 645X1, 432nd Supply Squadron
1967-1967, 64750, 834th Supply Squadron
1967-1968, 64750, Tactical Air Command (TAC)
1967-1968, 64750, 1st Air Commando Wing
1967-1968, 317th Air Commando Squadron
1967-1968, 64550, 317th Air Commando Squadron
1972-1975, 64550, Air Reserve Personnel Center
1975-1978, 11450 , 18th Military Airlift Squadron - Blue Diamonds
1975-1978, 11450 , 438th Military Airlift Wing
1975-1986, 11470, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
1978-1982, 11470, 443rd Military Airlift Wing
1978-1982, 11470, 443rd Technical Training Squadron (Cadre)
1978-1982, 11470, 57th Military Airlift Training Squadron (Cadre)
1982-1982, 11450 , 9th Military Airlift Squadron
1982-1984, 64770, 436th Supply Squadron
1984-1986, 27490, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
1984-1986, 27490, 60th Military Airlift Wing
1984-1986, 27470, 22nd Air Force Command Post, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
1986-1988, 27470, Strategic Air Command (SAC)
1986-1988, 27490, 11th Strategic 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?
Did you encounter a situation during your military service when you believed there was a possibility you might not survive? Please describe what happened and what was the outcome.
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.
What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career?
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?
List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with.
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.
1965-1966, T-37 Tweet
1965-1966, T-38 Talon
1966-1967, F-102 Delta Dagger
1966-1967, F-4G Wild Weasel
1966-1967, F-105 Thunderchief (Thud)
1966-1967, RF-4C Phantom II
1966-1967, RF-101C Voodoo
1966-1967, A-1 Skyraider (Sandy, Spad)
1967-1968, A-26 (B-26) Invader
1967-1968, U-10 Super Courier
1967-1968, T-28 Trojan
1967-1968, C-47 Skytrain/Dakota
1967-1968, AC-130A Gunship
1967-1968, AC-119G/K Shadow/Stinger
1967-1968, C-123 Provider
1975-1982, C-141 Starlifter 3
1982-1982, C-5 Galaxy
1986-1988, KC-135 Stratotanker
1986-1988, B-52 Stratofortress (Buff)
1986-1988, KC-10 Extender
What are you doing now:
Enjoying retirement in sunny Florida
Other Comments:
I hear that some people have trouble adjusting to retirement, but I'd like to assure my friends that no such problem has arisen here in Florida. My wife and I are both enjoying this beautiful place. 10 or 15 minutes from the beach, depending on how many lights you catch, with sunshine and blue skies for about 11 months of the year. No more scraping windshields.
Time for an update. We have been here in Florida now for 25 years and that's the longest either of us have lived in any one place. I've been fully retired since 2006 and have enjoyed it all with the exception of some health challenges. But, at my age, I guess that's to be expected. As my grandmother used to say "Getting old is not for sissies" I really credit my many friends who prayed for my recovery because there is surely power in prayer.
And for that I thank you all. You know who you are and I truly appreciate it. Fully recovered from the last bout with cancer and thanks to physical therapy 3 days a week, I am nearly back to normal, well, as normal as I could be. Keep your heads up and press on.
View My Father's (Sgt. Robert P. Martin) USMC Profile
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