Previously Held AFSC/MOS 32530A-Apprentice Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist
32550Z-Automatic Flight Control Systems Specialist
2A5X3-Integrated Avionics Systems (Heavy)
Retired USAF. I deployed on military missions to all 7 continents and 45 different countries, many of them numerous times, such as 6 trips to Antarctica ("Operation Deep Freeze" 1998-2005) working Avionics systems on the LC-130 for the 109th Air Lift Wing. This included deploying two weeks early on the first trip of the 1999-2000 season to Antarctica as part of the maintenance team supporting the aircraft going to rescue Dr. Jerri Nielsen from the South Pole, she had developed breast cancer over the winter. Her book detailing her ordeal became the movie "Ice Bound". I met Jerri in 1998 at McMurdo Station, in Antarctica, about 30 days before she left to winter over at the South Pole. Sadly, she has since passed away from cancer.
I decided to get into Ham radio and got my license. Comm's shack includes a Kenwood TS-2000 base and a kenwood TH-D72 portable HT as well as FRS, GMRS, MURS, CB, etc capabilities.
FCC licenses held. -
PG0615660 - General radiotelephone operator with Radar endorsement (Commercial)
RR00137965 - Restricted General radiotelephone operator (Commericial)
AK4FG - Ham Extra (Amateur)
WQND964 - GMRS (Amateur)
Commercial pilots license with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
PhotoJournalist for “Today's Photographer” with international and domestic press credentials.
Other Comments:
I was active duty 1966-1972, had a break in service from 1972 - 1980. Joined the TN ANG (118th AW Nashville, TN) from 1980-2007, duo-qualified in Guidance & Control (GAC) and Communications & Navigation (CN) systems on the C-130. I spent 3 years on the state Combat Pistol Team competing on the national level until we lost funding. Retired from the Air Force/ANG with just under 34 years total service.
1972 - 1989 I also worked in television as an audio/video engineer. (FCC 1st class license which later became the General radiotelephone operator). Retired from the USAF/ANG, General Electric and Knight Rider Broadcasting.
Operation Noble Eagle (ONE)
From Month/Year
September / 2001
To Month/Year
December / 2020
Description Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) is the name given to the United States and Canadian military operations related to homeland security and support to federal, state, and local agencies. The operation began 14 September 2001, in response to the September 11 attacks.
History
Operation Noble Eagle began with the mobilization of thousands of National Guard and reserve personnel to perform security missions on military installations, airports and other potential targets such as bridges, power plants, and port facilities. These reservists were called to active duty under a mobilization authority known as a partial mobilization (10 USC 12302). In a time of national emergency declared by the President, partial mobilization authorizes the President to order members of the ready reserve to active duty for a period not to exceed 24 consecutive months. Operation Noble Eagle was the most recent activation of Operation Garden Plot, a plan which was developed to provide military assistance to civil authorities during times of major civil disturbances.[citation needed] Additionally, in 2001 and 2002, thousands of members of the national guard were activated at the order of their respective governors to provide additional security at airports. They were called up under Title 32 of the U.S. Code, which means they were under state control, but with federal pay and benefits. The Royal Canadian Air Force assisted in providing defense of the northern border of the United States. The United States Army's 759th Military Police Battalion, 144th Military Police Company and the 177th Military Police Brigade were assigned the task of protecting the White House, the Pentagon and the Capitol.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
September / 2001
To Month/Year
December / 2001
Last Updated: Nov 24, 2023
Personal Memories
Memories We deployed with two C-130's as an anti-terrorist cell operating under FEMA right after 9/11. In the event of a second terrorist attack we were to fly in Marines to secure the second site. Per our pre-deployment intel briefing we were told to expect two nuclear detentions by the end of the day but that didn't happen.
