Best Friends
Too long ago to remember names. Sorry, I never was good with names.
Best Moment
Finding a cure for a problem with the TACAN after Johns Manville chopped off a mountain top. Nobody knew it was gone until I mentioned it. Then modifications were taken OUT of the unit to make it work right.
Worst Moment
Not getting recognition for finding the cause of the problem.
Chain of Command
Attached squadron to the base
Other Memories
Watching missle launches at just before sunset. Walking the deserted beaches where no civilian could go and finding all kinds of driftwood.
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Criteria The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspa... The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served at any time between July 4, 1965, and March 28, 1973, in Vietnam or its contiguous waters or airspace; or, for any period of service during the same time period in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia or the air spaces thereover and in direct support of operations in Vietnam. MoreHide
Criteria This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical l... This medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who: 1. Served for 6 months in South Vietnam during the period 1 Mar 61 and 28 Mar 73; or 2. Served outside the geographical limits of South Vietnam and contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces for an aggregate of six months. Only members of the Armed Forces of the United States who meet the criteria established for the AFEM (Vietnam) or Vietnam Service Medal during the period of service required are considered to have contributed direct combat support to the RVN Armed Forces; or 3. Did not complete the length of service required in item (1) or (2) above, but who, during wartime, were: a. Wounded by the enemy (in a military action); b. Captured by the enemy during action or in the line of duty, but later rescued or released; or c. Killed in action or in the line of duty; or 4. Were assigned in Vietnam on 28 Jan 73, and who served a minimum of 60 calendar days in Vietnam during the period 29 Jan 73 to 28 Mar 73. MoreHide
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Criteria It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Long... It is awarded to all service members of the U.S. Air Force who complete four years of honorable active or reserve military service with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The Air Force Longevity Service Award is a ribbon that replaces the Federal Service Stripes previously worn on the uniform. MoreHide
Best Moment
Sitting at the TACAN site watching the SR-71 take off... straight up. And then watching the fighters try to do the same thing.
Worst Moment
Working in the office keeping track of all the red, amber & green times for all the sites on base
Chain of Command
Attachment squadron on a SAC base.
Other Memories
Being attached to a SAC base and not having to participate in the Atomic Assualt tests. Had my "E" card (exempt) and could go anywhere on base without someone tagging me as dead or wounded. I remember a MSgt(?) Fishman that could not loose weight on 1200 calories a day diet. Also, one of my buddies washed out of ATC (tower operator)and went into CBPO.
Best Moment
Running laps around the DI. Getting to drink with the DI on Grad nite before shipping out. Lucero, myself and the DI, in his car outside the barracks.
Worst Moment
Drilling on the Pad!!
Instructors
Don't remember his name... we gave him Jane Fonda's record (these boots are made for walking) on Grad nite.
Other Memories
Airman Mowat (who could not march at all)showing up at CQ while I was a CQ runner. He was bare butt naked, execpt for his web belt & canteen, his hat and polished boots! (per orders) 'Go to the commanders office, don't forget your hat, web belt, canteen and make sure your shoes are shined!' (so said the DI) Never saw him after that....
Too long ago to remember names
Getting discharged
Getting Discharged
Attached squadron to the base
Living in a single wide mobile home... it was too small. Moved into a house 2 blocks from the beach... beautiful!!