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Current Service Status
USAF Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
43151A-Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Aircraft Maintenance
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Primary Unit
1970-1971, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
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Service Years
1967 - 1971
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What are you doing now:
I was a Asst Mgr of McDonalds Pittsburgh Pa. Actually the snitch for the Big Mac. Long Story goes with this. Also drove for Purolator Courior Corp. Had routes in Pittsburgh where
I would put 89 miles a day in the city. Then I got a route where I drove to Cleveland 5 nights a week. I liked that route the best. I could harass the Cleveland Brown and Indian Fans because I was from Pittsburgh. I did that for about 2 years. Oh yes, 3 Snow belts on the way up and 3 snow belts on the way home. Guess you have to love snow LOL.
I married my wife Donna in May 9th,1970. We actually started dating in 1964, (9th Grade). Today, we have a daughter Tracey, born at Dover AFB) & 2 sons Jason & Sean, both served in U S Army. Today they each have 2 kids each. It's great being Grandparents.
I also served 18 years with the Big Knob Vol Fire Dept. Worked for Community Ambulance in Aliquippa for about 5 years in the 80's.
I recently retired from Horsehead Corporation as a Bricklayer 32 years of service. 
I was formally the Newsletter Editor & Secretary for Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 862 here in Beaver County Pa. Gave it up after 17 years.
Presently I am the Webmaster and SPOC. (Single Point of Contact)
We are the largest VVA chapter in Pennsylvania and the 3rd largest in the US, and we only started this chapter in 2000.In june of 2010 I was voted in as VVA Pa State Council - Secretary
I also volunteer at the VA Clinic in Cranberry Twp. on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM till 12:00 PM.
I just took over our Chapter Web Site as Webmaster. Check it out http://www.vva862.org Right Now is is in the Rebuilding Stage.
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Other Comments:
I DJ'd for about 25 years commonly known as "Lee's Oldies Express" retiring from that in 1995.
I sang Bass in 2 different Barbershop Quartets. "Sweetwater Celebration" from the Sewickley and North Hills area of Pittsburgh & " A Special Blend" here in Beaver County PA. Retired from that around 1985.
I also am a "Ham Radio Operator and hold a "Extra Class" license with the callsign N3IAL since the mid 80's.
Same time period, I Played in an over 30 Indoor Soccer League along with refering and coaching Youth Soccer wih FAST = "Freedom Area Soccer Teams". Ended up being the PA West Soccer Association West District Registrar.
I have been singing since I was 8 years old. Locally I sing either the National Anthem, God Bless America & "God Bless the USA" . When I go to our C7-A Reunions, I always sing "God Bless The USA" for the closing ceremonies. As of Sept 2010, I've got to sing at Pegion Forge Tn in 2006, 2007 in San Antonio Tx, 2008 at Wright Patt Air Force Museum (this was the best I ever sounded) and this years 2010 at Macon Ga.
I do have a Grandson, Jordan Escamilla, now in his 4th year at the Air Force Academy who is planning on flying either the F-22 or F-35's or maybe Helicopters, who know in todays Air Force. Heck he may even end up in a C 17. You never know. He has participated with the Air Force Drum & Bugle Band and also did filming with the Air Force Football Team while at the Academy.
I can't wait to see how his career goes from here. When he graduates from the Academy in 2020, he wants me to put his "Butter Bars" on him. I can't wait. Unfortunately, with this Coronavirus, this may all change. We may not be going out for graduation at all.
My wife Donna and I are very proud of Jordan as he begins to serve his country.
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Got to fly on one of these as an Honored Guest "VIP" with the 171st out of Pittsburgh. We refueled a few F-115s between New York and Canada. Pretty awsome sight to lay on your belly and watch the Boom operator do his job. I guess the GPM was unreal.
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Aircraft/Missile Information
The Boeing Company's model 367-80 was the basic design for the commercial 707 passenger plane as well as the KC-135A Stratotanker. In 1954 the Air Force purchased the first 29 of its future 732-plane fleet. The first aircraft flew in August 1956 and the initial production Stratotanker was delivered to Castle Air Force Base, Calif., in June 1957. The last KC-135 was delivered to the Air Force in 1965.
Of the original KC-135A's, more than 415 have been modified with new CFM-56 engines produced by CFM-International. The re-engined tanker, designated either the KC-135R or KC-135T, can offload 50 percent more fuel, is 25 percent more fuel efficient, costs 25 percent less to operate and is 96 percent quieter than the KC-135A.
Specifications
StatsCentral
Model Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
Length 136.25 ft | 41.53 m
Width 130.84 ft | 39.88 m
Height 41.67 ft | 12.70 m
Engine(s) 4 x CFM F108 turbofan engines generating 22,000lbs of thrust each.
Empty Weight 106,307 lbs | 48,220 kg
MTOW 322,503 lbs | 146,285 kg
Max Speed 610 mph | 982 km/h | 530 kts
Max Range 2,880 miles | 4,635 km
Ceiling 41,719 ft | 12,716 m | 7.9 miles
Climb Rate 1,290 ft/min (393.2 m/min)
Hardpoints 0
Armament None.
Accommodations 3
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