Active duty Air Force November 5, 1952 - May 30, 1984

Date of Rank (CMSgt): August 1, 1978


Military Assignments:

  • McConnell AFB, KS:
         Senior Enlisted Advisor, 381st SMW
         Tanker Branch Chief, 384th OMS
         Wing Maintenance Superintendent, 384th ARW

  • Dyess AFB, Tx:
         C-130 E/H Flight Engineer, 516th TAW / 463rd MAW, 347th, 348th, & 773rd TAS.

  • Takhli RTAB, Thailand:
         Quality Control Inspector & Wing MSET Administrator 355th TFW

  • Offutt AFB, NE:
         SAC Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Team Member
         Aircraft Team & Technical Data Team member.
           ( B52, KC135, B47, B58, U2, DC130, CH53, SR71, T39, KC97, T29, C118 )

  • Walker AFB, NM:
         Jet Engine Quality Control Inspector, 6th BW
         Jet Engine Mechanic, 6th FMS ( KC135, B52 )

  • Schilling AFB, KS:
         Jet Engine Mechanic, 310th FMS, 310 BW ( KC135 )

  • Ramstein AB, GR:
         Quality Control Inspector, 38th TRS, Det. 1, 66th TRW ( RF101 )

  • Toul Rosiere AB, FR:
         Quality Control Inspector
         Jet Engine Mechanic Det 1, 66th TRW

  • Forbes AFB, KS:
         Jet Engine Mechanic, 55th FMS, 55th SRW ( B47 )

  • Vincent AFB, AZ:
         Jet Engine Mechanic, 4750th FMS, 4750th ADW (TNG) ( F86, F94, T33, B45 )

  • Amarillo AFB, TX:
         Jet engine Mechanic school

  • Sheppard AFB, TX:
         Acft. & Eng. Med. Bomber school, ( B29/B50 )

  • Lowery AFB, CO:
         Aerial Gunnery School, Turret Systems Mechanic school ( B29/B50/ B26 )

  • Lackland AFB, TX:
         Basic Military Training


    • Military Awards and Decorations:

    • Chief Aircrew Member Wings
    • Combat Crew Badge
    • Meritorious Service Medal w/ oak leaf cluster
    • Air Medal w/ oak leaf cluster
    • Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 2 oak leaf clusters
    • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ 2 oak Leaf Clusters
    • Combat Readiness Medal
    • Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/ 1 Silver & 1 Oak leaf Clusters
    • Good Conduct Medal w/ 2 loops
    • National Defense Service Medal
    • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
    • Vietnam Service Medal
    • Humanitarian Service Medal
    • Air Force Longevity Service Award
    • USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon w/ Oak leaf Cluster
    • Small Arms Expert Ribbon
    • ARVN Gallantry Cross with Palm
    • Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal


    Civilian Occupation:

  • Civilian Occupation The Boeing Company June 1984 - April 1993

    • B1B Program Logistics Analyst
    • BLI KC135 PDM Logistics Support Services
    • Air Force One Program Management



    • Education:

    • Numerous aircraft and engine related Technical Schools
    • USAF Senior NCO Academy, 74D
    • Tactical Airlift Instructors Course, Flight Engineer
    • FAA Commercial Pilots / Instrument Pilot course
    • FAA Certified Flight Instructors Course
    • Associate Degree, Maintenance Management
    • Flight Management


    Interests and Hobbies:

    • Travel / camping
    • Hunting
    • Golf
    • Woodworking