Previously Held AFSC/MOS 99000-Basic Airman
29330-Apprentice Ground Radio Operator
29231-Apprentice Morse Intercept Operator
29251-Morse Intercept Operator
29350-Ground Radio Operator
29350E-Ground Radio Operator
29352C-Airborne Radio Operator
29372-Airborne Radio and Flight Inspection Technician
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Details Behind Award
Citation to Accompany the Awarding of the Air Medal awarded for period 19 March 1967 to 26 Jun 1967:
"Staff Sergeant Clyde I Brown distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight as a combat crew member in Southeast Asia from 19 Mar 1967 through 26 Jun 1967. During this period, outstanding airmanship and courage were exhibited in the successful accomplishment of important missions under extremely hazardous conditions including the continuous possibility of hostile ground fire. His highly professional efforts contributed materially to the mission of the United State Air Force in Southeast Asia. The professional ability and outstanding aerial accomplishments of Sergeant Brown reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."
Citation to Accompany the Awarding of the Air Medal, First and Second Oak Leaf Clusters, awarded for period 29 Jun 1967 through 11 November 1967 to Clyde I Brown.
"Staff Sergeant Clyde I Brown distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in sustained aerial flight as a combat crew member in Southeast Asia from 29 Jun 1967 through 11 November 1967. During this period, outstanding airmanship and courage were exhibited in the successful accomplishment of important missions under extremely hazardous conditions including the continuous possibility of hostile ground fire. His highly professional efforts contributed materially to the mission of the United State Air Force in Southeast Asia. The professional ability and outstanding aerial accomplishments of Sergeant Brown reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."
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A total of 70 missions were flown during my duty at this station. Each mission was 3 hours flying time from Utapoa AFB, Thailand to figure-8 orbit over Gulf of China between Hanoi, North Vietnam and Hainan Island, then 8 hours on station. Then a 2 hour flight back to Thailand at 43000' altitude (direct from Gulf of China to Utapao AFB, Thailand).
