After serving on active duty with the Air Force for 8 years, I spent 4 years in the Michigan Army National Guard in an Infantry unit. My experience as a Security Policeman was very beneficial when I became a Squad Leader when I served with Co. B 1/125th Infantry.
I have spent the last 20 years as a Police Officer and a Detective.
My oldest son is in the Air Force and is stationed in the UK.
My middle son is in the Army National Guard.
My youngest son is in the Army and is currently deployed.
Other Comments:
Some of my favorite quotes:
"A boss says go. A leader says let's go." (unknown)
"There are three types of leaders. One who makes things happen, one who watches things happen, and one who wonders what happened." (unknown)
"To succeed in life, you must carry your own ruck."
It's mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.' (unknown)
"If ya ain't cheatin, ya ain't tryin." (MSgt Paul Wheeler- 55th SPS, ABGD Flight Sgt- Volant Scorpion Deployment, a very motivating leader)
Aircraft/Missile Information
The Boeing E-4 Advanced Airborne Command Post, with a project name of "Nightwatch", is an aircraft operated by the United States Air Force and is specially built to serve as a survivable mobile command post for the National Command Authority, including the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and successors. The E-4s are operated by the 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron in the 55th Wing out of Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Specifications (E-4B)
General characteristics
* Crew: 60-114 * Length: 231 ft 4 in (70.5 m) * Wingspan: 195 ft 8 in (59.7 m) * Height: 63 ft 5 in (19.3 m) * Wing area: 5,500 ft� (510 m�) * Empty weight: 410,000 lb (190,000 kg) * Loaded weight: 820,000 lb (370,000 kg) * Powerplant: 4� General Electric CF6-50E2 turbofans, 52,500 lbf (234 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 523 knots (602 mph, 969 km/h) * Range: 6,200 nm (7,100 mi, 11,000 km) * Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (14,000 m) * Wing loading: 150 lb/ft� (730 kg/m�) * Thrust/weight: 0.26
