Best Friends
Robert W. Cole, Sgt. (now deceased) Larry Baldwin, Sgt. Marvin Laufter, Sgt. John Krakowski, S/Sgt. Larry Laube, Sgt. John (?) Jenot, T/Sgt. (NCOIC), Russell Temperley, Capt. (OIC). These were all in the P.E. Shop.
Best Moment
F-105 / f-105F Fighter Pilots completing 100 missions, over North Vietnam, and the "celebrations" that followed this.. Having pilots that were "shot down" on their missions, then returning to base after rescue.
Worst Moment
F-105 Fighter Pilots, not returning fron their "missions", having been "shot down" (KIA / MIA).
Chain of Command
I was assigned to the 469th TFS ("Fighting Bulls"), in the 388 TFW
Other Memories
Worked in "consolidating" the "Personal Equipment Shop", to "service" the 469th TFS, 44th TFS and 34th TFS. Our P.E. Shop was in the center of the "Squadron compound" The "Command center" was also in this compound.
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
Description
Awarded to members of 317th TCW, at Lockbourne AFB, Ohio
1965
Basic Military Training (Lackland AFB, TX), 3711/19
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
Robert W. Cole, Sgt. (now deceased) Larry Baldwin, Sgt. Marvin Laufter, Sgt. John Krakowski, S/Sgt. Larry Laube, Sgt. John (?) Jenot, T/Sgt. (NCOIC), Russell Temperley, Capt. (OIC). These were all in the P.E. Shop.
F-105 / f-105F Fighter Pilots completing 100 missions, over North Vietnam, and the "celebrations" that followed this.. Having pilots that were "shot down" on their missions, then returning to base after rescue.
F-105 Fighter Pilots, not returning fron their "missions", having been "shot down" (KIA / MIA).
I was assigned to the 469th TFS ("Fighting Bulls"), in the 388 TFW
Worked in "consolidating" the "Personal Equipment Shop", to "service" the 469th TFS, 44th TFS and 34th TFS. Our P.E. Shop was in the center of the "Squadron compound" The "Command center" was also in this compound.