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Current Service Status
USAF Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Master Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
43191-Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Aircraft Maintenance
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Primary Unit
1978-1983, 43191, 47th Air Division
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Previously Held AFSC/MOS
43131E-Apprentice Aircraft Mechanic
43010-Aircraft Maintenance Helper
43151E-Aircraft Mechanic
43151E-Aircraft Engine Mechanic
43171E-Aircraft Maintenance Technician
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Service Years
1963 - 1983
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What are you doing now:
Just finished writing my Memoir of my service years, and a major undertaking of doing a re-write of the family military history (1770's to 1983. Being the last member of my family to serve, probably puts me at the pinacle. Hopefully the kids who are just now growing old enough to understand willspend the time to read both and accept the challenge of returning the favor of securing our freedom for their grandkids.
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Other Comments:
I served as an Aircraft Maintenance Ground Crewman, Assistant Crew Chief, Crew Chief and Aircraft Maintenance Superintendant. Crew Chief Duties were on B-52H, KC-EC-RC-WC-135, C-141A and Enroute Maintenance Team Chief for all MAC - boy that's OLD - aircraft, including Commercials, transiting through Andersen AFB, Guam 1968 thru 1969. My last assignment was Night Shift NCOIC Production and Mobility for the Field Maintenance Branch, 6th CAMSq, 6th Strategic Recon. Wing, Eielson AFB, AK.
After my retirement I went to work for the State of Alaska as a Correctional Officer/Prisoner Transport Officer for another fifteen years. Received my Commission from the Alaska State Troopers in 1985 and retired it in 1997. Retired from the DOC in 1998.
Drove School Bus for a year, and then went into Private Security. Worked two years under the Federal Protective Service as a Security Officer/Sergeant at the U. S. Federal Building in Fairbanks, AK. Retired due to health.
Moved back to Michigan in 2004 to pursue my dream of completion of a degree in drafting. When it's over I'm going back to Alaska and ship my two sons to Florida. LMAO.
Just a note: Crew Chiefs went by numerous nicknames while I was in that line of work. Some readily identifiable examples were "Ramp Apes", "Screw Chiefs", "AGE Monitors", "Gorilla," and so on. Along about 1980 something, I first heard the term "Crew Dawg" used by an Aircraft Commander. When asked what that really meant, he replied "Dedicated, Able, Worthy, Guardian!" I agreed. The "DAWG" is the man or woman who has an awesome responsibility.
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1963-1963, 43131E, Headquarters, Air Training Command
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1963-1963, 43131E, 3300th Technical Training Wing (Staff)
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1963-1963, 3707th Basic Military Training Squadron (Cadre)
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1963-1963, 43010, 3366th School Squadron (Cadre)
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1963-1965, 43151E, 28th Organizational Maintenance Squadron
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1963-1965, 43151E, 28th Bombardment Wing, Heavy
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1963-1965, 43151E, 821st Air Division
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1963-1967, 43151E, Strategic Air Command (SAC)
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1965-1966, 43151E, 4082nd Strategic Wing
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1965-1966, 43151E, 45th Air Division
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1965-1967, 43151E, 8th Air Force
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1966-1967, 43151E, 95th Strategic Wing
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1966-1967, 43151E, 95th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
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1967-1968, 43151E, 322nd Airlift Division
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1967-1968, 43151E, 21st Air Force
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1967-1968, 43151E, 602nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron
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1967-1968, 43151E, 60th Military Airlift Wing
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1967-1968, 43151E, 602nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron
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1967-1969, 43171E, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
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1968-1968, 43151E, 31st Air Rescue Squadron
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1968-1969, 43171E, United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
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1968-1969, 43171E, 61st Military Airlift Wing
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1968-1969, 43171E, 605th Military Airlift Support Squadron
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1969-1969, 43171E, 3rd Air Division
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1969-1969, 43171E, Detachment 1, 3rd Air Division
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1969-1971, 40th Air Division
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1969-1971, 43171E, Second Air Force (2nd Air Force)
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1969-1971, 43171E, 449th Bombardment Wing, Heavy
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1969-1983, 43191, Strategic Air Command (SAC)
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1971-1971, 43171E, 12th Air Division
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1971-1975, 43171E, 6th Strategic Wing
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1971-1975, 43171E, 14th Air Division
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1975-1978, 43171E, 28th Bombardment Wing, Heavy
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1978-1983, 15th Air Force
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1978-1983, 43191, 6th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
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1978-1983, 43191, 6th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
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1978-1983, 43191, Strategic Air Command (SAC)
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1978-1983, 43191, 47th Air Division
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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 made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way? |
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From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day. |
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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? |
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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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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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1963-1967, B-47 Stratojet1
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1963-1978, B-52 Stratofortress (Buff)
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1963-1983, KC-135 Stratotanker3
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1965-1967, HU/SU-16 Albatross
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1965-1967, U-1 Otter
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1965-1967, RB-47 Stratojet
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1965-1969, C-97 Stratofreighter2
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1967-1969, C-141 Starlifter3
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1968-1969, C-124 Globemaster II
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1968-1969, C-140 Jetstar II2
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1968-1969, C-130 Hercules
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1968-1969, C-133 Cargomaster II2
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1968-1969, C-135 Stratolifter1
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1968-1969, C-47 Skytrain/Dakota
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1968-1969, HC-130 Hercules1
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1968-1969, WC-130 Hercules
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1968-1969, VC-135B Command Support Aircraft
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1968-1969, HC-130 Hercules
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1969-1969, C-121 Constellation
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1969-1969, C-137 Stratoliner
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1971-1983, RC-135 Cobra Ball4
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1973-1973, RC-135M Rivet Card
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1973-1973, RC-135M Rivet Card
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1973-1973, EC-135H Silk Purse
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1975-1978, B-52 Stratofortress (Buff)
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1975-1978, EC-135 Looking Glass
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1975-2003, EC-135 Looking Glass
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1978-1983, WC-135 Weather
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1981-1983, KC-10 Extender
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2003-2003, RC-135 Cobra Ball
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