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Current Service Status
USAF Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Staff Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
43151C-Jet Aircraft Mechanic
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Aircraft Maintenance
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Primary Unit
1969-1970, 43151C, 5th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
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Previously Held AFSC/MOS
43131C-Apprentice Aircraft Mechanic
43131C-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
43151C-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
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Service Years
1966 - 1970
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1987, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Post 1040, Walter A Deebach Post (Trustee) (Lynnwood, Washington)
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2006, Thailand-Laos-Cambodia Brotherhood [Verified]
- Assoc. Page
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2009, Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA), Chapter 227 (Recine, Wisconsin) [Verified]
- Chap. Page
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2010, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 423 (Life member) (Edmonds, Washington) [Verified]
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2010, Navy Club of the United States of America, Ship 40 (Kenosha, Wisconsin)
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2011, Air Force Association (AFA), AF247 (Paymaster) (Mitchell Field, Wisconsin) [Verified]
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2013, Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans
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2017, American Veterans (AMVETS) [Verified]
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What are you doing now:
I was a firefighter with the Kenosha Fire Department in Wisconsin for 28 years and also taught at Gateway Technical College in the Fire Science program for 25 years.
I am involved with several Veterans groups in the area. I was a guardian for two of my wife's uncles who served in WWII on the 15 Sep 2012.
My wife and I did volunteer work for Nash elementary school one to two days a week in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Moved to Seattle, Wa area to be near our grandchildren in 2015.
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Other Comments:
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- Vanderwarn, David, SMSgt, (1955-1980)
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1966-1967, 43131C, Fighter Crew Chief Commons Course
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1967-1968, 43131C, 12th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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1967-1968, 43151C, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing
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1967-1968, 313th Air Division
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1967-1969, United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
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1967-1969, 7th Air Force
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1967-1969, Tactical Air Command (TAC)
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1968-1968, 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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1968-1969, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing
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1968-1969, 43151C, 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Rams
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1969-1969, 43151C, 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron
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1969-1970, Air Defense Command (ADC)
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1969-1970, 43151C, 5th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
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Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Air Force? |
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Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. What was your reason for leaving? |
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If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which were the most significant to you and, if life-changing, in what way. |
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Was there a particular incident during your service when you believed you were in a situation you might not survive? Please describe what happened and what was the outcome. |
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Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which one was your least favorite? |
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From your entire service, including combat, describe the personal memories which have impacted you most? |
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What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your military career? If you received any medals, awards, formal presentations or qualification badges for significant achievement or valor, please describe how these were earned. |
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Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or any other memorabilia, please describe those which are the most meaningful to you and why? |
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Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? |
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Please recount the names of friends you served with, at which location, and what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. |
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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? |
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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? |
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What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? |
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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? |
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Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Air Force? |
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In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with. |
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