Best Friends
was assistant dock chief phased inspectin, on T39's with exception of two guys, I worked with a great group of guys who would " bust thier humps to get the birds back to flight duty" two of them were worthless pukes. ( they know who they are)
Best Moment
oct,11,1968 Discharge Day!!!!!
Worst Moment
when I went to pick up a girl for a date to a squadron picknic, and Ralph, who I thought was my best friend walked out of her place with her, and she said she only agreed to the date to meet other guys. good riddance to them both!!!!!!!!!!!!
Other Memories
signed up for our squadron softball team, the 1st lieutenant who was choach was a real DICK-HEAD, who never let me play all season, never missed a practice!!!!!!!!!!
also remember the night our insp team went out on the town, we came out of a bar, up steps, (ralph was in the lead,and some jackass kicked him in face, breaking his jaw, we chashed the bastard punks for five blocks till we lost them
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
Best Friends
an aussie named Jerry, Ralph Stubbe, brthers Bill and Phill, from 5th army assault helo squadron.
Best Moment
the day I went back to the world ( HOME)
Worst Moment
day I found out Phil had been killed in action, next worst, was when his brother Bill was killed some time later, also in action
Other Memories
long nights preflighting ,servicing F100's, drinking, relaxing either at the "strip" or at "hole-in-the-wall" bar at Top Cham , long, hot nights in the acft wheel/tire shop, (was 2nd shift NCOIC) also days on crash recovery crew, we played a hell of a lot of "hearts".
Best Friends
COLD, SNOW, NO TREES. early am launches of 58-341 , tom Mayhew, Danny Urso, Col. Fred Webster (the C.O. ) my pilot, James House, and permanent alert
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 Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospital... The Outstanding Unit Award may be awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to numbered units such as Air Forces, Air Divisions, Wings, Groups, and Squadrons and to Medical Facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and medical centers (whether or not they are numbered) for exceptionally meritorious service or exceptionally outstanding achievement that clearly sets the unit above and apart from similar units. Heroism may be involved, but is not essential. MoreHide
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awarded while assigned to 18thFIS, this award was previously awarded to unit prior to my assignment, and again while I was assigned
was assistant dock chief phased inspectin, on T39's with exception of two guys, I worked with a great group of guys who would " bust thier humps to get the birds back to flight duty" two of them were worthless pukes. ( they know who they are)
oct,11,1968 Discharge Day!!!!!
when I went to pick up a girl for a date to a squadron picknic, and Ralph, who I thought was my best friend walked out of her place with her, and she said she only agreed to the date to meet other guys. good riddance to them both!!!!!!!!!!!!
signed up for our squadron softball team, the 1st lieutenant who was choach was a real DICK-HEAD, who never let me play all season, never missed a practice!!!!!!!!!!
also remember the night our insp team went out on the town, we came out of a bar, up steps, (ralph was in the lead,and some jackass kicked him in face, breaking his jaw, we chashed the bastard punks for five blocks till we lost them