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Current Service Status
USAF Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Technical Sergeant
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Current/Last Primary AFSC/MOS
75170-Education Supervisor
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Current/Last AFSC Group
Education and Training
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Primary Unit
1986-1988, 75170, 3415th Air Base Group
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Previously Held AFSC/MOS
42250-Instrument Repairman
42230-Apprentice Instrument Repairman
75130-Education Specialist
75150-Education Specialist
81130-Apprentice Security Specialist
99500-Recruiter
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Service Years
1967 - 1988
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What are you doing now:
After the Air Force I did a lot of things.... Everything from Admissions Counselor for Thiel College, to working for the Educational Opportunity Center in Wilkes-Barre, to Credit Manager, Officer Manager, Pittston Lumber Company, to Retal Sales for Circuit City Stores, to Technical Support for United One Resources in Wilkes-Barre, to Sales Account Executive for Forbo Flooring Conpany..... I Retired 2 years early due to Back Injury at a trade show.
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1968-1968, 42250, Technical Training Center - Chanute (Staff)
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1968-1969, 42230, 366th Field Maintenance Squadron
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1969-1970, 42250, 377th Combat Support Group - Quick Turners
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1969-1970, 75130, 377th Combat Support Group - Quick Turners
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1970-1970, 75150, 436th Air Base Group
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1970-1973, 75150, 438th Air Base Group
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1973-1974, 75170, MAC Headquarters, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
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1973-1974, 75170, Military Airlift Command (MAC)
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1975-1975, 81130, USAF Security Police Academy (Staff)
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1977-1979, 75170, Detachment 4, 1141st USAF Special Activities Squadron
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1982-1982, 99500, 3250th Technical Training Group
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1982-1984, 99500, 3518th Recruiting Squadron, 3501st Recruiting Group
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1984-1986, 99500, 3515th Recruiting Squadron, 3501st Recruiting Group
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1986-1988, 75170, 3415th Air Base Group
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Reflections on TSgt Marotto's
US Air Force Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE AIR FORCE.
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Oh, this is an easy one, the draft and the fear of being sent to the jungles of South Vietnam. Funny thing, my high school history teacher, Mr. John Peppe, who was wounded at the battle of Bastone during WWII. He'd wake me up in History Class by throwing an eraser at me and saying, "Marotto, one of these days your gonna wake up in Vietnam with a spear in your chest." He was the first person I thought of when I found my orders taped to my dorm room door in April of 1968 at Shaw AFB in South Carolina.
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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?
Well, I started out as an Avionics Instrument Repairman 42250 with a J prefix (F 4s) and while in Vietnam I had a Medical Profile change which required me to cross train. Being in Vietnam at the time, I ended up having to pick between Military Personnel 73250 and Education Services. I went to both locations to see what the work was like. Military Personnel Building was hot as hell and they were all running around with their shirts off and sweating and trying to get close to the fan and the Education Office was air conditioned. Don't laugh, I picked Education Services (75150). In later years I also was an honor graduate of 81130 Air Force Security Police Academy, but due to a change in my medical profile never served a day as a cop. Also did 4 years as Air Force Recruiter ( 2 years in Carlisle, PA and 2 years in Hatboro, Pa).
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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?
My only Combat was when they would lob in 122mm rockets and of course after our Christmas party and everyone was feeling good and they were handing out weapons and hoping Charlie wasn't getting in the fence. Other than that, it wasn't all that bad. My older brother (former Air Force who served 3 years in England said: If you have to go to war the Air Force is the best way to go). He was right.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
Wow, this is hard to say. There were so many things. My wife and I would almost have to say it was our fellow Air Force Members and way we all felt as a giant family. My wife set up a total of 17 households while I was in the service with moves, temps, etc. We don't regret a second of it. And we loved it and still cry when we think of it. My retirement day at Lowry AFB, Colorado was a very special day, very emotional, and very much a surprise.
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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?
Well, I'm a weirdo, I like them all and help me to remember my service.
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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?
I would have to say there were two. One a Civilian and the Other Military. 1. Mr. James Colazzio, the Education Services Officer at McGuire AFB, New Jersey. He was very much a positive light in my time in the service. Made me realize I was able to go to college and complete my education if I put my mind to it. 2. MSGT W. Roy Stockton. NCOIC, Education Services at Military Airlift Command Headquarters, Scott AFB, IL. He taught me so much about the Air Force Education Services Program, made me a great young NCO, who was sought after in the Career field during my 20 years.
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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?
Wow, so many I am not sure which to list. Will get back to you on this one.
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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?
Well, after the service, I went to work as a jack of all trades and a master of none. No, only joking, I have done so many things, Worked in Education, Credit Management, Computer Operations, Retail Sales, Computer Technical Support, and my last job was in Sales for an International Flooring Company. I was injured on the job in February 2009, then again in March 2009 and now disabled and on Social Security.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
Actually don't belong to a lot of organizations, VFW, American Legion, and a life member of Disabled American Vets. I pay dues, don't really take advantage of benefits.
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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?
Well, let me put it as plain and simple as possible. My High School counselors said I wouldn't amount to anything. They said I had a better chance of going to the State Penn, then to Penn State. Thanks to the Air Force, I completed 2 Associate Degrees, a Bachelors, and a Masters. The Air Force was the most important, most positive thing in my life, I was honored to be part of it, and it has been the most influential thing in my life.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE AIR FORCE?
Do your time, do your duty and get out and live your life.
Enjoy it while you can, because you will miss it, believe me.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
| TWS and The USAF |
The opportunity to bond is definitely there, but it is important for vets and active members to participate. DS 8/28/2017
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