Previously Held AFSC/MOS 30436-Space Communications Systems Equipment Operator/Specialist
30456-Space Communications Systems Equipment Operator/Specialist
30476-Space Communications Systems Equipment Operator/Technician
30496-Ground Radio Communications Superintendent
30499-Radio Superintendent
2E1X1-Satellite, Wideband, and Telemetry Systems
Service Years
1978 - 1998
Official Badges
Unofficial Badges
Additional Information
What are you doing now:
I work as a Quality Engineer at United Launch Alliance. We design (Denver, CO), build (Decatur, AL), assemble, test, and launch (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL and Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA) Delta IV and Atlas V space launch vehicles at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) and Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) Launch Vehicle processing facilities. We are now developing the Vulcan Rocket and Centaur V upper stage to ensure future access to space for the USA!
I now live in Decatur, Alabama and serve as a Quality Engineer at the Factory with primary responsibility for the final assembly of the Delta IV Booster, and secondary responsibility for the Atlas V Booster, Atlas Centaur 2nd Stage vehicle, and the Delta IV 2nd Stage vehicle. I also have the privilege of helping with development of the concept of factory operations for the final assembly of the Vulcan rocket booster. I love the job and love the people in Alabama!
Other Comments:
As a personal note, it is always a pleasure to interact with our Air Force cadre who are assigned to the factory as partners with ULA. I still love to be around uniformed service brothers and sisters!
Best Moment AF Achievement medal from Gen. Croaker for pulling off a multi-state, secure voice net in a few days instead of a few weeks.
Worst Moment On the 2nd day of a 90 day tour of duty in Riyahd, Saudi Arabia, a Colonel I didn't know informed me I made Senior and presented me with SMSgt stripes. I would not be able to enjoy the excitement of the promotion with my family and friends until 3 months later.
Chain of Command Maj John Russell, Supervisor Lt. Col. Robert Brown, Commander Lt. Gen Stephen B. Croaker, 8AF CC
Other Memories Received an Expeditionary Medal for the accomplishments while assigned to the JTF/SWA at Riyahd. Loved working as the Communications guy for the 8th Air Force CC when he wore his Joint Task Force - Bomber hat. This was an awesome assignment for me and big boost to my career.
