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Current Service Status
USAF Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Staff Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
60370-Vehicle Operations Supervisor
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Transportation and Logistics
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Primary Unit
1973-1973, 60350, 307th Organizational Maintenance Squadron
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Previously Held AFSC/MOS
60134-Packaging Specialist
60154-Packaging Specialist
60350-Vehicle Operator
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Service Years
1969 - 1973
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What are you doing now:
Discharged out of Ellsworth AFB, Dec. 73. Joined MCPD June 74. Retired after 36+ years as Captain, Support Services Commander. Start Class next month, Professional Truck Driving. I did it in the military, I can do it as a civilian.
November 1, 2011, started driving semis for Holiday Express. Been to Dayton Ohio, West Springfield Mass, Edison N.J., Romeoville and Libertyville Ill, Burns Harbor In, Selby Del.. Drove by Dover AFB and Wright Patterson AFB. Had a short trip to Dover in 1970 to go aboard the new C5A Galixy. When I was in Viet Nam 70-71, I shipped a lot of material to Wright Patterson.
August 2015, stopped driving for Holiday Express and started driving for Ruan out of Clear Lake, Iowa. Haul an empty tanker to Malcom, Iowa and drop and hook for a full tanker (52,000 lbs liquid egg). I take that to Gaylord, Mn and agian drop and hook to an empty for the trip back to Clear Lake. About 10 hours driving time, 12 - 14 hour day. The good thing is that I only do in twice a week and I'm home everynight.
November 2016, Stopped driving semi when I fell out of a truck and injured my shoulder. Can't climb ladders. Currently working P/T for a local casino as a Surveillance Agent.
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Other Comments:
USAF
Lackland AFB Dec 69 - Feb 70
Travis AFB Feb 70 - Nov 70
Cam Rahn Bay AFB, RVN Nov 70 - Nov 71
Ellsworth Nov 71 - Dec 73 TDY Utapio AFB Thailand for 6 monhs in 73
Iowa Air National Guard, Ft. Dodge, Iowa Dec 73 - June 74
Iowa Army National Guard, 1133rd Trans Co, Feb 84 - Sept 90
US Army, Desert Storm 22nd Support Command Sept. 90 - June 91, stationed at numerous sites in Saudia Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahran.
Attended the FBI National Academy, Sept 98 - Dec 98, Class #195
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Did you encounter a situation during your military service when you believed there was a possibility you might not survive? Please describe what happened and what was the outcome. |
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Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite? |
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From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day. |
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What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career? |
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Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why? |
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Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? |
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List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and recount what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. |
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Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh? |
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What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty? |
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What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? |
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In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service? |
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Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Air Force? |
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In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with. |
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