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Current Service Status
USAF Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Master Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
113X0-Flight Engineer
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
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Primary Unit
1986-1990, 113X0, 22nd Military Airlift Squadron
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Previously Held AFSC/MOS
99000-Basic Airman
43131E-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
43151E-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
43171E-Aircraft Maintenance Technician
99509-C-5 MADAR Data Formatting Equipment Technician
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Service Years
1970 - 1990
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1986, Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA), AFSA 1320 (Executive Officer) (Travis AFB, California)
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2014, Air Force Together We Served [Verified]
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2015, 91st Bomb Group
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2015, TWS Memorial Team [Verified]
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2015, Air Force TWS Advisory Group [Verified]
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2015, Air Force Memorial (AFM) [Verified]
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2016, TWS Profile Integrity [Verified]
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2016, TWS Volunteer Profile Assistance Team (VPA) [Verified]
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What are you doing now:
I am Retired. I retired from Chevron after 14 years, and then went to work for Union Pacific Railroad as a Switchman, Conductor, Engineer, and Rules Instructor.
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Other Comments:
May 27, 1970, C-5A 70172 was destroyed during a ground fire after an Air Turbine Motor (ATM) started backwards and quickly overheated, setting the hydraulic system on fire and consuming the aircraft. This was at Palmdale, CA.
October 17, 1970, C-5A Ship #1, 668303 was destroyed during a ground fire at the Lockheed Aircraft plant at Dobbins AFB, Marietta, Georgia. The fire started during maintenance in one of the aircraft's 12 fuel cells. One worker was killed and another injured. This was the first C-5 aircraft produced.
September 27, 1974, C-5A 80227 crashed after over-running the runway at Clinton Sherman Municipal Airport during an emergency landing following a serious landing gear fire. The C-5 had taken-off from Altus AFB, Oklahoma. However, during taxi out for take-off, one of the brakes was dragging and also developed a hydraulic leak causing the fire. The flight crew was wanting to land at Clinton Sherman AFB, but became confused on approach and landed at the municipal airport instead.
April 4, 1975, C-5A 80218, crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Tan Son Nhut AB, RVN. It was carrying Orphans out of Vietnam during Operation BabyLift. Speculation as to the cause of the crash varies, however, Lockheed Company took full responsibility.
On 31 July 1983, C-5A 00446 crashed on landing at Shemya, AFB, Alaska. The C-5 approached below the glide slope, hit an embankment short of the runway and bounced back into the air before coming to rest on the runway. Time became an important factor. As 446 sat on the runway Winter was getting closer & closer. A decision was finally made, and 446 now became Phoenix II. It was repaired for a one time flight to Lockheed.
July 1985, C-5A 80216 landed gear up at Travis AFB, California. Crew negligent in using CRM.
August 29, 1990, C-5A 80228, Bravo 12, crashed following an engine malfunction. The aircraft took off from Ramstein AB, Germany. Shortly after take-off, one of the engines thrust reversers extended and the C-5 crew was not able to recover the aircraft. There were only 4 survivors.
April 3, 2006, C-5B 840059 crashed following a cockpit indication that a thrust reverser was not locked. The C-5 landed approximately 2000 feet short of the runway. Sadly, this was a complete crew failure. They did not use their Cockpit Resourse Management Tools.
Source-C-5 Galaxy History.
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- Ardelji, Larry F., Sgt, (1971-1975)
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- Bock, Frederick, C., Maj, (1941-1945)
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- Deterding, Floyd, M., Lt Col, (1936-1958)
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- Ebert, Dale, D., 1st Lt, (1942-1946)
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- Gardner, Leroy O. (Okie), CMSgt, (1941-1965)
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- Gerstemeier, Robert, E., TSgt, (1942-1944)
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1970-1970, 99000, 3711th Basic Military Training Squadron
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1970-1970, 99000, 3700th Military Training Wing
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1970-1971, 43131E, Air Training Command
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1970-1971, 43131E, 3370th Technical Training Group
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1970-1971, 43131E, Chanute Air Force Base, ILL
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1971-1971, 43151E, Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (C-5) Course
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1971-1979, 43171E, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
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1971-1979, 43171E, 60th Organizational Maintenance Squadron
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1972-1972, 43151E, 602nd Organizational Maintenance Squadron
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1974-1974, 43151E, 22nd Air Force
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1979-1982, 113X0, 22nd Military Airlift Squadron
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1979-1982, 113X0, 60th Military Airlift Wing
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1979-1990, 113X0, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
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1982-1986, 113X0, 56th Military Airlift Squadron
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1982-1986, 113X0, 443rd Military Airlift Wing
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1985-1985, 113X0, NCO Academy - ATC Lackland AFB
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1986-1986, 99509, HQ Air Force Logistics Command (HQAFLC)
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1986-1990, 113X0, 22nd Military Airlift Squadron
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Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Air Force? |
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Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. What was your reason for leaving? |
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If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which were the most significant to you and, if life-changing, in what way. |
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Was there a particular incident during your service when you believed you were in a situation 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 one was your least favorite? |
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From your entire service, including combat, describe the personal memories which have impacted you most? |
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What achievement(s) are you most proud of from your military career? If you received any medals, awards, formal presentations or qualification badges for significant achievement or valor, please describe how these were earned. |
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Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or any other memorabilia, please describe those which are 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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Please recount the names of friends you served with, at which location, and 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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May 25, 1977, C-5A 6683061
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Nov 06, 1982, Altus Oklahoma8
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Jan 17, 2015, General Photos210
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Jan 20, 2015, Forum Photos21
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Jun 15, 2016, B-17G 9095
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Aug 01, 2016, Hot August Nights, 201610
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Aug 10, 2016, C-5A Galaxy Memories9
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Aug 10, 2017, Hot August Nights, 20173
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Jan 18, 2018, C-5A 802271
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Jan 18, 2018, C-5A 802271
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Jan 18, 2018, C-5A 90022, 70170.2
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Jan 19, 2018, 701701
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Aug 16, 2018, Woodstock, 19691
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