Bailey, James, TSgt

PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE AIR FORCE.
I was drafted right out of high school in 1965. I joined US Army in 1966 spend 35 months in Army. US Air Force 1971-1988. Day I was assigned to Joint Chiefs of Staff Office of Security. The day I was awarded my JCS bage The day I met General Chappie James he had an office across from my office in inside JCS. I did some admin work for different companies. Now fully retired and watching grand kids. You are ready for any thing life throws at you. Help me remember how to talk Air Force.

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?
Joined Air Force as a 70250 than got special id 99008 social tech. From Bolling AFB to Thailand. All of them are important to me. I learned a lot about how different AFCS did there jobs. I liked to help people with problems.

IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
Operation Mayaquez Rescue 1975, Zaire 1977, operation Desert One 1980. All were very important to me.

OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
The duty station I liked the most was the Pentagon, I worked in OJCS Security. I had access to very special places in and out of the Pentagon. The NMCC, Air Force Ops Center and other DOD locations.

FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
My first "Real World Excercise", it was something else. I learned how the system works and what they could do.

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?
JCS badge and Air Staff Badge because it shows I held a position of responsibility and trust.

WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
CW4 Richards, OJCS Security Office he showed me how to survive in this fast-paced bldg. He also looked out for the troops, listened to your wants and needs.

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 worked in the field of telecommunications security and information security.

WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
DAV, American Legion meeting other vets and telling war stories and a few drinks.

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?
Ready for any challenge and not afraid to get down and dirty.

BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE AIR FORCE?
Enjoy the best years of your life u can only do this one time. Have fun doing it.

IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
Once Air Force always Air Force. Go Blue!!!!!!!!!

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