Tabaco, Joseph, TSgt

Meteorological Services
 
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Service Status
USAF Retired
Final Rank
Technical Sergeant
Last AFSC
25271A-Weather Observer Technician
Last AFSC Group
Meteorological Services
Primary Unit
1980-1990, 25291, 201st Weather Flight
Previously Held AFSC's
25231A-Apprentice Weather Observer
25251-Weather Observer
25251A-Weather Observer
25291-Weather Observer Superintendent
Service Years
1968 - 1990
Technical Sergeant

 Official Badges 

Combat Crew Air Force Retired US Air Force Honorable Discharge (New Style)


 Unofficial Badges 

C-130 Hercules 1000 Hour C-130 Hercules 2000 Hour


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

Mainly retired from the National Weather Service in 2004. Work part time as a FAA contract weather observer at KISP, KJFK and KLGA.
 

2005 FAA logo - link to FAA present
FAA Contract Weather Observer


1980
NWS logo - link to NWS
2004
National Weather Service


1976
ASRC logo
1979
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center

   
Other Comments:

   

 Remembrance Profiles -  5 Airmen Remembered

 Ribbon Bar


Aircrew Enlisted (Senior)
Meteorologist (Senior)


 
 National Guard Awards


 
 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
  1968, Basic Military Training (Lackland AFB, TX), 3708/0820
 Unit Assignments
Air Weather ServiceMilitary Airlift Command (MAC)54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron9th Weather Reconnaissance Wing
53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - Hurricane Hunters41st Rescue and Weather Reconnaissance Wing201st Weather FlightAir National Guard (ANG)
815th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - Storm TrackersAir Force Reserve Command 403rd Wing920th Weather Reconnaissance Group
  1968-1990, 25231A, Air Weather Service
  1969-1975, 25251, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
  1971-1974, 25251A, 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
  1971-1975, 25251A, 9th Weather Reconnaissance Wing
  1973-1974, 25271A, 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron
  1974-1975, 25271A, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - Hurricane Hunters
  1975-1975, 25271A, 41st Rescue and Weather Reconnaissance Wing
  1976-1979, 25271A, 201st Weather Flight
  1976-1990, 25271A, Air National Guard (ANG)
  1979-1980, 25271A, 815th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron - Storm Trackers
  1979-1980, 25271A, Air Force Reserve Command
  1979-1980, 25271A, 403rd Wing
  1979-1980, 25271A, 920th Weather Reconnaissance Group
  1979-1980, 25271A, 920th Weather Reconnaissance Group
  1980-1990, 25291, 201st Weather Flight
 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?
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.
 Colleges Attended 
Community College of the Air ForceUnited States Air Force Academy Preparatory SchoolState University of New York at AlbanyCity University of New York
  1968-1973, Community College of the Air Force
  1970-1971, United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School
  1976-1979, State University of New York at Albany
  1983-1983, City University of New York
 My Aircraft/Missiles
WC-130 Hercules  
  1971-1980, WC-130 Hercules
 Other News, Events and Photographs
 
  Aug 01, 1990, Retired
  Aug 22, 2007, Hurricane Hunters NASA video
  May 15, 2008, 102RQS 100th Anniversary Celebration
  Oct 19, 2008, 2008 AWRA Reunion
  Feb 21, 2019, Other Photos
 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
NY-147 Academy Cadet Squadron (East Elmhurst, New York)Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)AF202
Air Weather AssociationAir Weather Recon Association (AWRA)Chapter 11
  1961, Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, NY-147 Academy Cadet Squadron (East Elmhurst, New York) (Member) (New York) - Chap. Page
  1971, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) - Assoc. Page
  1972, Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) - Assoc. Page
  1983, Air & Space Forces Association (AFA), AF202 (Paymaster) (Nassau County, New York) - Chap. Page
  1987, Air Weather Association
  1988, Air Weather Recon Association (AWRA)
  1990, Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, NY-328 Squadron 10 (Senior Member) (Medford, New York) - Chap. Page
  2009, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 11 (Farmingville, New York) - Chap. Page
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