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
Comments
For service in the Vietnam War. Served under the AFSSO 2nd Air Division at Tan Son Nhut AFB.
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
Best Friends
Ed Hoberg, Tony McClean, Ed Seddon, Skirvin, Joel Ott, Roby Reed my Judo instructor and friend, Goldie, Peavey,
Best Moment
Passing my 5 level test, being promoted to E-5,
Worst Moment
Being at Kimpo Air Station in South Korea and hearing that President Kennedy had been assassinated! That was scary and sad!
Other Memories
Loved the islands, the beaches, snorkeling and skuba, hunkering down during typhoons and eating (yuk) k-rations and c-rations, the shows at the airmen's club, going on trips with my buddies, going TDY to Japan and South Korea,
Criteria The United States Air Force awards a single ribbon, known as the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, for an expert qualification on either the M-16 rifle, M-4 carbine or the individuals AFSC's (dut... The United States Air Force awards a single ribbon, known as the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, for an expert qualification on either the M-16 rifle, M-4 carbine or the individuals AFSC's (duty) designated handgun weapon. The ribbon is issued in only one degree; however, a bronze service star may be worn on the ribbon for those who have qualified expert on both the service rifle and handgun. MoreHide
Not really, but Capt Angel was great to work for and a fine man!
Successfully getting Capt Angel home to Taiwan for a few days with his family!
Waking up in the middle of the night to a strobe helicopter looking for charlie! Thought we were under attack.
Cpt Harvey Angel,
Sleeping light and with one eye open, calm jitters, seeing how big a war is even in a small country!