Bernstein, Curtis, MSgt

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Master Sergeant
Last Primary AFSC/MOS
2A1X1-Avionics Sensors Maintenance
Last AFSC Group
Aerospace Maintenance
Primary Unit
1991-1992, 32970B, 363rd Component Repair Squadron
Service Years
1968 - 1992
Official/Unofficial US Air Force Certificates
Cold War Certificate
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Home State
Florida
Florida
Year of Birth
1949
 
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Contact Info
Home Town
miami
Last Address
DALZELL, SC
Date of Passing
Jan 21, 2023
 


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Maintenance (Senior)


 

 Official Badges 

Air Force Retired US Air Force Honorable Discharge


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal Phantom Phixer




 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

Staying in bed can't move

   
Other Comments:

permanent KP duty

   

 Enlisted/Officer Basic Training
  1968, Basic Military Training (Lackland AFB, TX)
 Unit Assignments
United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Photo-Jet13th Air Force432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
7/13th Air Force432nd Avionics Maintenance Squadron14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron7th Reconnaissance Squadron
67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing26th Tactical Reconnaissance WingAvionics Units38th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
United States Air Forces in Europe (COMUSAFE/USAFE)363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing33rd Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron (Cadre)Air Force Bases/ Installations
16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron62nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron1st Special Operations Group, 1st Special Operations Wing
527th Tactical Fighter Training Aggressor Squadron (Cadre)10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing10th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronAircraft Maintenance Units
363rd Component Repair Squadron
  1969-1970, 40230, United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
  1969-1970, 40230, 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Photo-Jet
  1969-1970, 40230, 13th Air Force
  1969-1970, 40230, 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
  1969-1970, 40210, 7/13th Air Force
  1969-1970, 40230, 432nd Avionics Maintenance Squadron
  1969-1970, 40230, 14th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1970-1971, 30155B, 7th Reconnaissance Squadron
  1970-1971, 32950B, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
  1971-1975, 32950B, 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
  1971-1975, 32970B, 26th Avionics Maintenance Squadron
  1971-1975, 32950B, 38th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1971-1975, 32970B, United States Air Forces in Europe (COMUSAFE/USAFE)
  1971-1975, 32950B, United States Air Forces in Europe (COMUSAFE/USAFE)
  1975-1980, 32970B, 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
  1975-1980, 32970B, 33rd Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron (Cadre)
  1975-1983, 32970B, Shaw Air Force Base
  1975-1983, 32970B, 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1975-1983, 32970B, 62nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1975-1983, 32970B, 17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1981-1983, 32970B, 1st Special Operations Group, 1st Special Operations Wing
  1983-1985, 32970B, 527th Tactical Fighter Training Aggressor Squadron (Cadre)
  1983-1985, 32970B, Hurlburt Field FL
  1985-1987, 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
  1985-1987, 32970B, 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
  1985-1987, 32970B, 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1987-1992, Shaw Air Force Base
  1987-1992, 32970B, 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron
  1987-1992, 32970B, Shaw Air Force Base
  1989-1990, 32970B, 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit
  1991-1992, 32970B, 363rd Component Repair Squadron
 Combat and Non-Combat Operations
  1969-1970 (FOB) Udorn Royal Thai Air Base
  1969-1970 Vietnam War/Summer-Fall 1969 Campaign


Reflections on MSgt Bernstein's US Air Force Service
 
 Reflections On My Service
 
TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, WHAT INFLUENCED HIS/HER DECISION TO JOIN THE AIR FORCE?
My brother-in -law talked about joining the AF and not getting drafted into the Army.
TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH HE/SHE TOOK IN HIS/HER MILITARY SERVICE. WHERE DID THEY GO FOR BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES OR SQUADRONS WERE THEY ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS HIS/HER REASON FOR LEAVING?
The best station I was at was Zweibrucken AB in Germany. I was able to see Europe on Uncle Sam's dollar.
IF HE/SHE PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE YOU FEEL WERE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TO HIM/HER AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY.
When station at Udorn RTAB. I worked on the RF-4C and it sensors. The optical and infrared.
FROM THEIR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY PERSONAL MEMORIES, YOU MAY BE AWARE OF, WHICH IMPACTED HIM/HER THE MOST.
When I was TDY to Alconbury England, I was notified of a PCS back to Alconbury going to SAC. I just left their a few months before when iI was in the 10TRW. The DCN let me use his phone to get out of that assignment.
OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES HE/SHE RECEIVED, WHICH WERE THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO HIM/HER AND WHY?
Their are two that mean a lot to me, they are the AFCM and the VNM.
IF KNOWN, PLEASE LIST ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM HIS/HER TIME IN THE MILITARY WHO STOOD OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEM AND WHY?
I had so many people that helped me I really can't pick just one. All of them gave me great advice for my military and personal life.
IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, WHAT PROFESSION(S) DID HE/SHE FOLLOW AFTER DISCHARGE?
After I left the AF, I messed around for a few years before joining the USPS. i retired from them after 13 years. Now just checking my eyes for light leaks.
IF KNOWN, WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS WAS HE OR SHE A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? ARE YOU AWARE OF ANY SPECIFIC BENEFITS THEY DERIVED FROM THEIR MEMBERSHIPS?
I joined the DAV to assist me in my disability claims to the VA.
IF HE/SHE SURVIVED MILITARY SERVICE, IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU BELIEVE HIS/HER SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY THEY APPROACHED THEIR PERSONAL LIFE, FAMILY LIFE AND CAREER?
It has helped me to be a good person and to make smart choices in life.
IF THEY WERE HERE TODAY, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU THINK HE OR SHE WOULD GIVE TO THOSE WHO FOLLOWED IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS AND RECENTLY ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE?
Mainly to keep you nose clean as times have changed from when I was in. Stay in for the long haul as the money is great when you get it.
HOW EFFECTIVE HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM BEEN IN HELPING YOU RECORD YOUR REMEMBERED PERSONS MILITARY SERVICE? DO YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE?
I've been able to see what others went through while they were in the service.

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