Roberson, Russell Dwayne, 1stSgt

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Current Service Status
USAF Retired
Current/Last Rank
First Sergeant (E-8)
Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
10090-First Sergeant
Current/Last AFSC Group
Special Identifiers
Primary Unit
1986-1989, 10090, 4450th Tactical Group
Previously Held AFSC/MOS
60134-Apprentice Packaging Specialist
60154-Packaging Specialist
60174-Packaging Supervisor
60291-Traffic Management Superintendent
Service Years
1968 - 1989
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First Sergeant (E-8)

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Tactical Air Command Military Airlift Command Pacific Air Forces United States Air Forces Europe

US Air Force Honorable Discharge (Old Style)


 Unofficial Badges 

First Sergeant Vietnam Veteran 50th Commemoration Vietnam 50th Anniversary


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)DLI Alumni Association (DLIAA)Disabled American Veterans (DAV)American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force AuxiliaryAir Force Together We Served
  1972, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) - Assoc. Page
  1986, DLI Alumni Association (DLIAA)
  1995, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Assoc. Page
  2001, American Legion - Assoc. Page
  2001, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) - Assoc. Page
  2006, Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force Auxiliary - Assoc. Page
  2017, Air Force Together We Served


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BIOGRAPHY
 
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
4450TH AGS/First Sergeant, Tonopah Test Range, Nevada                                                                
  First Sergeant (E-8)   157 kb
  
Senior Master Sergeant Russell D. Roberson was First Sergeant of the 4450th Aircraft Generation Squadron, Tonopah Test Range, NV.  As the First Sergeant, he maintains a liaison between the squadron commander and the enlisted force assigned to the 4450th AGS.  Sergeant Roberson advises the commander on enlisted force issues and maintains a constant vigilance on matters affecting the health, morale, and welfare of the force. The 4450th mission involves the test and development of the F-117 Stealth Fighter. The USAF acknowledged the existence of the F-117 in October, 1988.
 
He graduated from Gaffney High School, Gaffney, South Carolina in 1968.  He entered the Air Force in 1968, and has held a variety of management positions in the Logistics career field before becoming a First Sergeant.
 
               
EDUCATION:
NCO Leadership School (Correspondence)- 1972
NCO Academy, Robins AFB, GA-1976
First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, AL -1981
Senior NCO Academy, Maxwell AFB, AL-1988
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Al
Eastern Washington University, Charleston AFB, SC
St. Phillips College, San Antonio, Tx
 
 
 
 
ASSIGNMENTS:
 
  1. 3708 BMTS, LACKLAND AFB, TX          SEPT 1968
  2. 832ND TRANSPORTATION SQ, CANNON AFB, NM       OCT 68-JUN 69
  3. TUSLOG DET 3-2, SAMSUN AS, TURKEY        JUN 69-MAR 70
  4. TUSLOG DET 94, KARAMURSEL CDI, TURKEY     MAR 70-JAN 71
  5. 6940TH TRAINING WING, GOODFELLOW AFB, TX    JAN 71-APR 72
  6. 363RD TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, SHAW AFB, SC    APR 72-JUN 74
  7. 474TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, TAHKLI RTAFB, THAILAND    JUN 74-NOV 74
  8. 388TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WING, KORAT RTAFB, THAILAND    NOV 74-JUL 75
  9. 2955TH COMBAT LOGISTICS SUPPORT SQ, ROBINS AFB, GA  JUL 75-JAN 80
  10. 437TH MILITARY AIRLIFT WING, CHARLESTON AFB, SC  JAN 80-NOV 82
  11. DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (DOD), LACKLAND AFB, TX  NOV 82-JAN 86
  12. 4450TH TACTICAL GROUP, TONOPAH TEST RANGE, NV     JAN 86-JUL 89      
 
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and with 4 Oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ star device
Humanitarian Service Medal w/numeral 2
National Defense Service Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 oak leaf clusters
USAF NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon with 1 oak leaf cluster 
Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Air Force Military Training Center First Sergeant of the Year 1983
 
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION: 
Airman                           October 1968
Airman First Class          April 1969
Sergeant                         November 1970
Staff Sergeant                 November 1971
Technical Sergeant         April 1977
Master Sergeant             October 1981
Senior Master Sergeant  November 1986
 
Retired From Active Duty      July 1989
 
   

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  1970-1971, TUSLOG Det 94, TUSLOG HQ

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Busa, Daniel, Sgt, (1969-1973) 223 22351 Sergeant
Haddock, Chuck, Sgt, (1970-1973) 207 20751 Sergeant
Ledford, Joseph D, Lt Col, (1971-1991) 111 1111F Lieutenant Colonel
Masterson, John, Capt, (1966-1974) 803 8035 Captain
Cryan, Frank, SMSgt, (1960-1982) 207 20771 Technical Sergeant
Dayton, Edward, MSgt, (1957-1983) 753 75370 Technical Sergeant
Frentz, Carl, MSgt, (1962-1983) 202 20270 Technical Sergeant
Vogt, Randall, TSgt, (1969-1977) 202 20270 Technical Sergeant
Wiggins, Douglas, TSgt, (1960-1980) 207 20772 Technical Sergeant
Boillot, Bob, SSgt, (1967-1971) 202 20250 Staff Sergeant
Boing, Harold, SSgt, (1969-1973) 304 30474 Staff Sergeant
Bryant, Mark, SSgt, (1970-1974) 207 20751 Staff Sergeant
Butler, Larry, SSgt, (1965-1976) 304 30474 Staff Sergeant
Cox, Ronald, MSgt, (1961-1982) 602 60251 Staff Sergeant
Fitzpatrick, John, MSgt, (1963-1984) 292 29271 Staff Sergeant
Furr, Mike, SSgt, (1968-1972) 292 29250 Staff Sergeant
Jensen, Richard, SSgt, (1970-1974) 292 29252 Staff Sergeant
Kindred, Ronald Paul, 1stSgt, (1961-1987) 292 29252 Staff Sergeant
Larrabee, Harry, TSgt, (1962-1982) 304 30474 Staff Sergeant
May, George, SSgt, (1970-1974) 207 20751 Staff Sergeant
McHugh, Francis, SSgt, (1968-1972) 202 20250 Staff Sergeant
Mills, Charlie, SSgt, (1967-1971) 811 81150 Staff Sergeant
Poland, Russell, SSgt, (1970-1974) 292 29252 Staff Sergeant
Stivers, Steven, SSgt, (1971-1978) 732 73250 Staff Sergeant
TANZARELLO, Joseph, SSgt, (1968-1972) 511 51150 Staff Sergeant
Wagaman, Ed, MSgt, (1967-1987) 202 20250 Staff Sergeant
Wagaman, Ed, MSgt, (1967-1987) 202 20250 Staff Sergeant
Wright, Richard, SSgt, (1968-1972) 202 20250 Staff Sergeant
Butts, John, Sgt, (1968-1972) 292 29251 Sergeant
Carr, Charles, Sgt, (1969-1973) 203 20330 Sergeant
Carra, David, Sgt, (1970-1974) 00 Sergeant
Clark, Robert, Sgt, (1967-1971) 291 29150 Sergeant
Davis, Mary, Sgt, (1967-1970) 291 29150 Sergeant
Emans, James, Sgt, (1970-1974) 207 20752 Sergeant
Erickson, Wayne, Sgt, (1968-1972) 204 Sergeant
Gort, Michael, Sgt, (1970-1974) 205 Sergeant
Guttschall, Lester, Sgt, (1970-1974) 292 29251 Sergeant
Kamp, Bill, Sgt, (1968-1972) 202 20250 Sergeant
Linn, Larry, MSgt, (1969-2003) 00 Sergeant
Marxen, James, Sgt, (1968-1972) 292 29252 Sergeant
McDaniel, Maness, Sgt, (1966-1970) 292 29252 Sergeant
Moody, Joseph, Sgt, (1968-1972) 207 20751 Sergeant
Morgan, Gary, Sgt, (1967-1971) 292 29251 Sergeant
Mower, Patrick, MSgt, (1965-1986) 203 20351 Sergeant
Mueller, Tom, Sgt, (1968-1972) 292 29251 Sergeant
Nowicki, Thomas, Sgt, (1969-1973) 205 20550 Sergeant
Peters, Larry, Sgt, (1970-1974) 207 20732 Sergeant
Pigman, Curtis, Sgt, (1970-1976) 292 29252 Sergeant
Purkey, John, Sgt, (1968-1971) 292 29252 Sergeant
Robison, Cecil, Sgt, (1968-1972) 292 29251 Sergeant
Sawyer, Gerald, Sgt, (1966-1970) 203 20351 Sergeant
Strauss, Gerald, Sgt, (1969-1973) 202 20250 Sergeant
Wilson, Curtis, Sgt, (1967-1971) 292 29252 Sergeant
White, Terry, SSgt, (1968-1972) 202 20250 Sergeant
McCormick, Michael, Sgt, (1969-1972) 207 20751 Airman 1st Class
Caldwell, Brad, MSgt, (1969-1989) 811 81150 Airman 1st Class
Coppins, Daniel, SSgt, (1969-1973) 811 81150 Airman 1st Class
Mertens, James, MSgt, (1969-1992) 645 645X1 Airman 1st Class
Stewart, Ralph, A1C, (1968-1971) 292 Airman 1st Class

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