Worked security from March 1992 through October 2003. Went to truck driving school Nov/Dec 2003. Acquired a Class "A" Commercial Drivers License and drove Over-The-Road (OTR) for 4 years until I Retired on 8 February 2008. Got into Amateur Radio in September 2008 and acquired my General Class License. I hope to acquire my Extra Class License by the middle of 2010. I am involved in Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) and SkyWarn. I hope to get involved in the Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Services (RACES) when applications are accepted again.
Other Comments:
I had a great career and worked for some wonderful supervisors. My greatest satisfaction was working as a First Sergeant and helping the troops. I almost wish I could relive those days again. The Air Force has moved on with changes that this old dinosaur wouldn't be able to make. I do not believe that they are all for the good. Doesn't matter though, every thirty years things change back to what they used to be. Don't believe me? Watch.
Worst Moment Notified of orders to Viet Nam by MSgt Ford in mid-November 1965. Had to be at Cannon AFB, NM for Red Horse training on 1 December.
Chain of Command MSgt Ford, Mr. Markel
Other Memories The EB-47s went to the boneyard and The 801st was deactivated 1 July 1965. The 317th TAW was booted out of Evereau-Fauxville, France and came to Lockbourne. The base transfered from SAC to TAC.
