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Primary Unit 1969-1970, 60770, 29th Tactical Airlift Squadron
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What are you doing now: I am now retired from corporate flying and am rated 80% disabled and unemployable by the VA.www.sammcgowan.com/books.html .
Other Comments: In 2006 I helped found the Troop Carrier/Tactical Airlift Assocation and served as the secretary until 2017. www.troopcarrier.org
1963-1963, 43131E, Headquarters, Technical Training Center (Staff/Cadre) Amarillo
1963-1964, 43131F, 464th Troop Carrier Wing
1963-1964, 43151F, 464th Organizational Maintenance Squadron
1964-1966, 60750, 779th Troop Carrier Squadron
1965-1967, 60750, 315th Air Division
1966-1966, 60750, 6315th Operations Group
1966-1967, 60750, 35th Troop Carrier Squadron
1967-1968, 60750A, 58th Military Airlift Squadron
1969-1970, 60770, 29th Tactical Airlift Squadron
1969-1970, 60770, 463rd Tactical Airlift Wing
1969-1970, 60770, 13th Air Force
1970-1970, 60770, 773rd Tactical Airlift Squadron
1970-1975, 60770A, 3rd Military Airlift Squadron
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.
