Norway, Robert, SMSgt

Avionics Maintenance
 
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Service Status
USAF Retired
Final Rank
Senior Master Sergeant
Last AFSC
45599-Conventional Avionic Superintendent
Last AFSC Group
Avionics Maintenance
Primary Unit
1984-1989, 45599, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
Previously Held AFSC's
32530A-Apprentice Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist
32550A-Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist
32570- Automatic Flight Control Technician
99500-Recruiter
32591-Automatic Flight Control/Avionic Instrument Systems Superintendent
32590-Automatic Flight Control Systems Superintendent
Service Years
1967 - 1992
Voice Edition
Senior Master Sergeant

 Official Badges 

Air Force Retired 3 Air Force Senior Recruiting Badge


 Unofficial Badges 

SAC Master Technician


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

After retiring from the AF, worked for the State of Florida as an Driver License examiner, Commercial Driver License Examiner and Driver License Office Manager until retiring from the state in 2004. Worked for Patrick Air Force Base at the Manatee Cove Marina & Yacht Club 2 1/2 days a week. The rest of the time I'm either sailing or doing nothing (and I don't start that unitl about noon!!!) As of 1 April 2009 it's just working on the boat, sailing or working around the house. I am now fully retired!!!!! 

   
Other Comments:

Well, I couldn't stand it.... had to go back to work, at least a little. I now put in a few hours a week working Event Security at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Doesn't pay much (but keeps the beer locker full on the boat-- ), and I get to see a lot of shows I might otherwise miss. Well, 2011 and I missed the yacht club, so back to work there.... again about 2 1/2 days a week.... Life DOES NOT Suck.....devil
Once again, in Nov 2020, I became FULLY Retired..... Ruptured my Achilles tendon at work, and after 6-7 months of healing and rehab, decided not to go back to work. So, now just living the easy life....not hard to do in Florida..

   
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 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
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  1967, Basic Military Training (Lackland AFB, TX), 3702/0082
 Unit Assignments
Training UnitsSupport Units414th Fighter Weapons Squadron67th Combat Support Group
432nd Avionics Maintenance Squadron95th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron436th Avionics Maintenance Squadron436th Military Airlift Wing
USAF Recruiting Service9th Avionics Maintenance Squadron9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing9th Organizational Maintenance Squadron
81st Component Repair Squadron
  1967-1967, 32530A, 3350th Student Squadron (Cadre)
  1967-1969, 32550A, 4538th Fighter Weapons Squadron
  1969-1970, 32550A, 414th Fighter Weapons Squadron
  1970-1970, 32550A, 67th Combat Support Group
  1970-1971, 32550A, 432nd Avionics Maintenance Squadron
  1972-1973, 32570, 95th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
  1973-1975, 32570, 436th Avionics Maintenance Squadron
  1975-1977, 32570, 436th Military Airlift Wing
  1977-1982, 99500, 3542nd Recruiting Squadron, 3504th Recruiting Group
  1982-1984, 99500, 3548th Recruiting squadron, 3504th Recruiting Group
  1984-1986, 32590, 9th Avionics Maintenance Squadron
  1984-1987, 32591, 9th Avionics Maintenance Squadron
  1984-1989, 45599, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
  1987-1988, 32590, 9th Organizational Maintenance Squadron
  1989-1992, 45599, 81st Component Repair Squadron
 Reflections on Service
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?
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?
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?
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.
 Colleges Attended 
University of Maryland at College ParkCommunity College of the Air ForceEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  1963-1966, University of Maryland at College Park
  1967-1983, Community College of the Air Force
  1990-1995, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
 My Aircraft/Missiles
F-4 Phantom  C-130 Hercules  F-106 Delta Dart  C-141 Starlifter  
C-5 Galaxy  T-38 Talon  SR-71 Black Bird  U-2 Dragon Lady  
KC-135 Stratotanker  A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog)  
  1967-1971, F-4 Phantom
  1970-1971, C-130 Hercules
  1971-1973, F-106 Delta Dart
  1972-1973, C-141 Starlifter
  1972-1976, C-5 Galaxy
  1984-1988, T-38 Talon
  1984-1989, SR-71 Black Bird
  1986-1989, U-2 Dragon Lady2
  1988-1989, KC-135 Stratotanker
  1989-1992, A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog)
 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)Air & Space Forces Association (AFA)Thailand-Laos-Cambodia BrotherhoodPost 10249, A F T N Memorial Post
Chapter 117National Rifle Association (NRA)
  1986, Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) - Assoc. Page
  1990, Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) - Assoc. Page
  1999, Thailand-Laos-Cambodia Brotherhood - Assoc. Page
  2002, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Post 10249, A F T N Memorial Post (United States) - Chap. Page
  2010, The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), Chapter 117 (Merritt Island, Florida)
  2010, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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