- Retired as a Master Sergeant with 20 years service. Specialty: Avionics Superintendent - Airborne Navigation Equipment AFSC 32891. Basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas.
DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:
Jun 1950 - Apr 1960: Technical training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi
May 1960 - May 1962: 72nd AEMS, 72nd Bomb Wing (Heavy), Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico
Jun 1962 - Apr 1965: 4043 Strategic Wing (renamed 17th Bomb Wing), Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. (Presidential Unit Citation)
May 1965 - Jun 1968: 3390 Instructor Squadron, 3380 Technical School, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Sep 1968 - Aug 1969: 56th FMS (Avionics Department), 56th Special Operations Wing, Nakhon Phanom RTAFB, Thailand. (Presidential Unit Citation)
Sep 1969 - Jul 1975: 3390 Instructor Squadron, 3380 Technical School, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Aug 1975 - Jun 1979: 89th FMS (Avionics), 89th Special Operations Wing, Andrews AFB, Maryland (Four Presidential Unit Citations)
AWARDS: Air Force Commendation Medal (2), Presidential Unit Citation (6), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal (6), Expert Marksman, Good Conduct Medal (6). In 1973 named the 3390th Instructor Squadron Instructor of the Year (270 instructors). Named the 3380th Technical School Instructor of the Month, July 1973. In 1973 named Runner-up for the 3380th Technical School Instructor of the Year (1700 instructors).
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- A U.S. Air Force retiree and a 1995 retiree from Dominion Transmission's Gas Measurement Department in Clarksburg, WV. Instrumental in the creation of the Opportunity Council, a nonprofit community action organization in West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Other contributions to the Doddridge County community include: Serving as chaplain for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, including coordinating events and memorial services; planning events and projects for the Lions Club; actively marketing and promoting Doddridge County by producing brochures and presentations; participating in the Laubach Literacy program; chairing the Doddridge County Relay for Life, including organizing a candlelight service; serving as vice president of the Doddridge County Fair Board; serving on the Opportunity Council executive board, including assisting Civil Service applicants; and helping organize and serving as Master of Ceremonies for a candlelight vigil following the events of September 11th 2001. Selected as the Doddridge County Volunteer of the Year for 2001.
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