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
Other Memories
Student in Instructors Course AIR75100-6 Jul thru Sept 1967. Instructor from Sept 1967 to 1 Feb 1970 Course 3ABR43231; Reciprocating Engine Mechanic, Blocks II & III
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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Pre Dock Engine Chief and Dock Engine Chief. Aircraft C-124 and C-118. Also early 1965, approx 3 month TDY to attend MATS NCO Academy at Orlando AFB, FL
Criteria
The NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of all levels of resident professional military education.
Other Memories
Engine Maintenance Shift Chief. Aircraft: C-124, C-118, C-121, C-133, C-135. Also Approx. 1 month TDY to Midway Island NAS via Wake Island and Tachikawa AB, Japan to act as MATS laison with Navy and en route maint. on MATS Aircraft.
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
Chain of Command
MATS; APCS; 1370th Photo Mapping Wing
Other Memories
Engine Conditioning Asst NCOIC; Aircraft C-54, RB-50, H-21. Also TDY approx 3 Months to Hayes Aircraft Corp, Birmingham, AL for RB-50 Fuel Cell replacement, for unscheduled Maint. and Contract coordination. Also short TDY to Piarco, Trinidad, Ramey AFB, PR & Atkinson Field British Guiana to recon on future Aerial Survey Team.
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
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
Chain of Command
Strategic Air Command; 8th Air Force; 42nd Air Division; 27th Strategic Fighter Wing. Also note: became the 27th Air Refueling Squadron in October 1953.
Criteria The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of conti... The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of continuous enlisted active service (normally three years in peacetime). MoreHide
Criteria The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of conti... The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded on a selective basis to enlisted members of the Army who distinguish themselves by exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity during a specified period of continuous enlisted active service (normally three years in peacetime). MoreHide
Chain of Command
8th Air Force; 47th Air Division; 6th Bomb Wing. Later, 47th Air Division, Control and Tanker Element (Flt A) Task Unit 132.4.2. Then Flt A Task Unit 132.4.2 (Prov) Operation Ivy; Kwajalein Island, Marshall Islands (1st H Bomb test). Returned to Walker AFB until early 1953.
Other Memories
Daughter; Elena Jean Bates born in Base Hospital March 9, 1952
Best Friends
FSgt Roy Miner, Cpl Haney, MSgt DeSance Crew chief
Chain of Command
SAC; 8th AF; 47th Air Division; 6th Bomb Wing,
Other Memories
Worked in the Orderly room as a clerk whil waiting for aircraft to arrive. Married Tina Lucille Prevost at base Chapel, April 9, 1951. Squadron CO Lt. Col. Louis L Wilson Jr. stood in as father of the bride.
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
ATC; Technical Training Center
Student in Instructors Course AIR75100-6 Jul thru Sept 1967. Instructor from Sept 1967 to 1 Feb 1970 Course 3ABR43231; Reciprocating Engine Mechanic, Blocks II & III