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Current Service Status
USAF Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Airman 1st Class
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
77150A-Air Policeman
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Security Police
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Primary Unit
1960-1962, 911th Radar Squadron
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Previously Held AFSC/MOS
63150-Air Policeman
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Service Years
1960 - 1966
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Official/Unofficial US Air Force Certificates
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cold War Certificate
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Other Comments:
Love to hear from anyone that served with me!
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Reflections on A1C Brown's
US Air Force Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE AIR FORCE.
Getaway from a very abusive stepfather. Joining USAF is the best thing I ever did!
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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. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
Served four years active, two years ready active, and two years reg reserve. Security Police/Air Police.
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
911th Radar Sq., Concord VT. Part of early warning DEW line. Great people, very young and discovered life long friends!
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Being fast tracked to promotion to A2C by site commander, based on my appearance and military baring. Commanders words.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
Good Conduct Medal, it made me realize that as a very young man, I did my job and did not let anyone down.
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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?
Two. James H. Petersen went on to become a Doctor. We have a fifty-year relationship and had great times together. We both served at the same duty stations through-out our military service, sadly he passed away a few years ago. Kermit Jeffers moved to Atlanta and looked me up. We have maintained a very close relationship for almost fifty years. We visit and talk on a regular basis. ! James K. Brake served together at 22nd ADMS BOMARC. We have been best of friends and we still talk almost every week. Jim and I put together A reunion for 22nd ADMS Security Police which was held at Wright-Patterson AFB. Jim and I will remain best friends until we pass.
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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?
There were so many it almost impossible to pull out one or two. Maybe the numerous times our flight Sgt. would leave town with his family and got me and a friend to stay at his house. The only rule was no girls at the house! As soon as they were out of sight, we called the girls. What we went through hiding this from Sgt. Hayslip and his family were hilarious.
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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?
I got into the corporate world as a manager and traveled extensively on business. I retired as VP of Sales and Marketing. A great career and my USAF service served me well, it still does. Discharged in 1964, I have never left my house without spit shined shoes and a sharp crease in my pants. I am proud of that!
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
American Legion and USAF Together We Served. I am always looking for anyone that I served with at the 911th Radar Sq..North Concord Vt. and 22ADMS, BOMARC MISSLE Sq., Langley Field. 1960-1964. Very hard to make a connection. Unfortunately time has erased a lot of names.
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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?
I have had a strong Military bearing about me. I learned Friendship, Honor, Loyalty and to look out for each other. I have used these standards through-out my life and my career!
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE AIR FORCE?
To realize what a great Honor it is to serve your country. All Veterans will always be your friend and the people around you now will become life long friends and/or great memories. This country does not take care of our Military troops and their families and that is a shame. Always honor your military service! You are Americas best!
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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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It has helped me maintain the Honor of having served my country which is something I will carry to my grave. I am disappointed that this site does not have more ability to get info about old duty stations and people I served with. DS 8/1/17
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