Baugh, Rickey, SSgt

Aerospace Maintenance
 
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Current Service Status
USAF Veteran
Current/Last Rank
Staff Sergeant
Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
2A7X3-Aircraft Structural Maintenance
Current/Last AFSC Group
Aerospace Maintenance
Primary Unit
1986-1992, 42751, 552nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Previously Held AFSC/MOS
53510-Apprentice Corrosion Control Helper
427X1-Corrosion Control
42751-Corrosion Control Specialist
Service Years
1981 - 1992
Official/Unofficial US Air Force Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Voice Edition
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Staff Sergeant

 Official Badges 

Air Combat Command Tactical Air Command Strategic Air Command Air Training Command (ATC)

US Air Force Honorable Discharge US Air Force Honorable Discharge (Old Style) Missileman (Basic)


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal Journeyman Technician Rapid Deployment Force


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA)Nuclear Weapons Technician AssociationAssociation of Air Force MissileersB-52 Stratofortress Association
Airlift/Tanker AssociationUSAF RotorheadsAmerican LegionDisabled American Veterans (DAV)
American Military SocietyNational Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS)Strategic Air Command Veterans AssociationAir Force Memorial (AFM)
Air Force Together We Served
  1982, Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) - Assoc. Page
  1982, Nuclear Weapons Technician Association
  1982, Association of Air Force Missileers - Assoc. Page
  1983, B-52 Stratofortress Association
  1983, Airlift/Tanker Association
  1983, USAF Rotorheads
  1993, American Legion - Assoc. Page
  1995, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Assoc. Page
  2008, American Military Society
  2008, National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS) - Assoc. Page
  2011, Strategic Air Command Veterans Association
  2016, Air Force Memorial (AFM) - Assoc. Page
  2017, Air Force Together We Served


 Additional Information
What are you doing now:

I have a Bachelor's degree from Buena Vista University in Iowa Falls in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
I have been helping the Air Force recruiters in my area for the last�25 years, to recruit new people into our great profession.

   
Other Comments:

I am currently helping other Veterans with their benefits and sending them to the proper representatives for the help they deserve.� I am operating my own part-time business of: Lanscaping, cleaning,�organizing, recycling, hauling, delivery, house sitting, home security, pet sitting,�home repair, running errands, detailing vehicles, upholstery, computer repair, furniture repair,�snow shoveling�and numerous miscellaneous jobs.


   

 Remembrance Profiles -  12 Airmen Remembered
  • Caudy, Francis, A1C, (1981-1983)
  • Ellis, Ricardo, SSgt, (1980-1985)
  • Hernandez, Dario, CMSgt, (1970-1990)
  • High, Barry, SrA, (1981-1985)
  • Lake, Elizabeth, SrA, (1985-1989)
  • Lutz, Darcy, Sgt, (1981-1991)
  • Patteson, Richard, TSgt, (1974-1994)
  • Stoyk, Keith, TSgt, (1980-2000)
  • Tuttle, Michael, Sgt, (1981-1986)

 1983-1986, EC-135 Looking Glass
From Year
1983
To Year
1986
   
Personal Memories
Not Specified
   
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 EC-135 Looking Glass Details
 


Aircraft/Missile Information
Looking Glass

"Operation Looking Glass" provided at least 11 EC-135C command post aircraft to the Commander in Chief Strategic Air Command (CINCSAC), which were either based at its headquarters at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, or at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. All aircraft have been retired or repurposed.

The U.S. nuclear strategy depends on its ability to command, control, and communicate with its nuclear forces under all conditions. An essential element of that ability is Looking Glass; its crew and staff ensure there is always an aircraft ready to direct bombers and missiles from the air should ground-based command centers be destroyed or rendered inoperable. Looking Glass is intended to guarantee that U.S. strategic forces will act only in the manner dictated by the President. It took the nickname "Looking Glass" because the mission mirrored ground-based command, control, and communications. Besides being the program name, "Looking Glass" is the official name for the "C" model aircraft of the EC-135. It has a crew of at least 15, including at least one or more general officer.

The Strategic Air Command began the Looking Glass mission on February 3, 1961. Looking Glass aircraft were continuously airborne 24 hours a day for over 29 years, accumulating more than 281,000 accident-free flying hours. On July 24, 1990, "The Glass" ceased continuous airborne alert, but remained on ground or airborne alert 24 hours a day.

On June 1, 1992, SAC was deactivated and replaced by USSTRATCOM, which now controls the Looking Glass.[2][3] On October 1, 1998, the Navy's E-6 Mercury TACAMO replaced the USAF's EC-135C in the Looking Glass mission.

   
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Last Updated: Nov 23, 2008
   
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