Previously Held AFSC/MOS 53470-Airframe Repair Technician
75170-Education Supervisor
Service Years
1971 - 1988
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Additional Information
What are you doing now:
I am still serving my country as the Chief, Force Development Flight, 2d Force Support Squadron, 2d Mission Support Group/2d Bomb Wing/Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. In my flight I have multiple functions to include; The Education and Training Center, Airman Leadership School, the First Term Airmen Center, Wing Career Advisor and the Base Library.
I've bee retired from active duty since 1 September 1988 and began working in Federal Civil Service the next year. I've earned two Master's degrees and I've taught for Central Texas College and Louisiana Tech University.
1972-1972, AC-119G/K Shadow/Stinger
From Year 1972
To Year 1972
Personal Memories
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AC-119G/K Shadow/Stinger Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Fairchild AC-119G Shadow / Stinger Length 86.38 ft | 26.33 m Width 109.28 ft | 33.31 m Height 26.64 ft | 8.12 m Engine(s) 2 x Wright R-3350-85 Duplex Cyclone radial piston engines generating 3,500hp each. Empty Weight 40,124 lbs | 18,200 kg MTOW 61,950 lbs | 28,100 kg Max Speed 208 mph | 335 km/h | 181 kts Max Range 1,926 miles | 3,100 km Ceiling 23,294 ft | 7,100 m | 4.4 miles Climb Rate 950 ft/min (289.56 m/min) Hardpoints 0 Armament 4 x 7.62mm miniguns Accommodations 6 Operators South Vietnam and the United States of America