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
Earning 'Master Instructor Badge' in 1983. It was presented by Col. Joseph Shanahan (former POW) who retired later near my home in Central Florida.
Chain of Command
Was assigned to 3345th until assigned to HQ 3370th TCHTG/TTMP in 1981
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 Air Force Overseas Long Tour Service Ribbon is issued for completion of a standard overseas service assignment of two years or more in length
Comments
received after 3 yr tour with 6th CAMS/6th SW in Alaska
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 NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of all levels of resident professional military education.
Criteria
The NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of all levels of resident professional military education.
Comments
Graduated Phase III in July 1980 from Elmendorf NCOA
Best Friends
Tim Osborne, Bill Thompson, John Frankie, Charlie Hornaday and my buddy 'George' from the Hydraulic Shop. Although they were flight crew, Capt. Don Freeman will live on forever. He kept me employed servicing copious quantities of LOX after any flight he was on.
Best Moment
Hunting Season, now that I had rank and tenure...it was my turn for leave to hunt.
Worst Moment
Hearing of the loss of Maj. Bennet, Capt Mayfield, Lt Ginter, MSGT Kish, SSGTs Balcer and Parsons after 2664 crashed. Made me wonder just how close previous flights were even on the 'Turn Around' when the weather turned to sh__.
Other Memories
So many to chronicle...be patient, please.
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 NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of all levels of resident professional military education.
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 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
Best Friends
Larry Johns, Pete Waterman, Mike Hammond, Rick Cherry, Larry Dailey, Dick Crull, Harry Baker, joe romero, Mel Brabham, Ruben Gurerro, Karen Brown, Steve Keller, Mark Trupp, Jarvis Dunston, Rick Evans, Mike Ertl, & John Dale, our DCM
Best Moment
1.My first solo mission to support the Cobra Ball at Shemya.
2. Getting an 'Excellent' rating for completion of a Type 'A' task during a major inspection.
3. The total support and encouragement I received from MSGT Waterman as a mentor and friend. -- "Thanks Pete, it all paid off then and continues now as an Air Cav Trooper."
Worst Moment
When MSGT Nelson came down to the MA Shop feigning "ducking" as a result of SGT Mike Hammond and myself failing to properly secure a life raft inflation bottle prior to inspection and re-service. The bottle got away from us and pin wheeled throughout the shop until the CO2 was depleted.
Chain of Command
MSGT Pete Waterman, Shop Chief MSGT Jimmy Carter, FMS MSGT Leonard Nelson, 1st SGT Maj Warren, CAMS CO
Criteria The Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon was established in April 1976 by order of the Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Charles Jones. The ribbon is awarded to graduates of A... The Air Force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon was established in April 1976 by order of the Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Charles Jones. The ribbon is awarded to graduates of Air Force basic training who have obtained an honor graduate designation and demonstrate excellence in all areas of academic and military training. MoreHide
Criteria The Air Force Training Ribbon is awarded to Air Force members on completing an Air Force accession training program (i.e., Basic Military Training; Officer Training School; ROTC; Air Force Academy; or... The Air Force Training Ribbon is awarded to Air Force members on completing an Air Force accession training program (i.e., Basic Military Training; Officer Training School; ROTC; Air Force Academy; or Medical Services, Judge Advocate, or Chaplain orientation courses). MoreHide
Coming out of Special Training MTT back to Basic Course