USAF / USAFR 24 July 1960 - 30 June 1991

Date of Rank (CMSgt): 1 July 1981


Military Assignments:

  • 1986 - 1988 Command Chief Master Sergeant/Senior Enlisted Advisor , Hq Air Force Reserve, Robins AFB, GA.
  • 1983 - 1986: Command Chief Master Sergeant/Senior Enlisted Advisor, Hq 4th AF, McClellan AFB, CA.
  • 1979 - 1983: Security Police Superintendent, 46 SPS/1st Space Wing, Petersen AFB, CO.
  • 1977 - 1979: Security Police Superintendent, 92d SPSq, Fairchild AFB, WA.
  • 1976 - 1977: Army CID Agent, California Army National Guard.
  • 1975 - 1976: Loadmaster Instructor, 940th TAG/940th ARG, McClellan & Mather AFB, CA.
  • 1973 - 1975: Chief Loadmaster, 301 MASq/349 MAWg, Travis AFB, CA.
  • 1965 - 1973: Aircraft Loadmaster Instructor & Stan/Eval Flight Examiner, 314th TCS/MAS, 940th TAGp/MAGp, McClellan AFB, CA.
  • 1961 - 1965: Air Transportation Specialist, 82nd & 87th Air Terminal Squadrons, McClellan & Travis AFB.
  • 1960 - 1961: 12 AACS, Mather AFB, CA.
  • 1960 - 1960, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX.


    Education:

  • MBA, Aviation Management, Embry-Riddle, 1986
  • MAS, Aeronautical Science, ERAU, 1986
  • MPA, University of Southern California 1978
  • BA, Cal State UNiversity, Sacramento, Criminal Justice, 1977
  • BS, SUNY, Albany, NY 1978, Liberal Studies
  • CCAF, 1986, Instructor in Technology, AAS
  • CCAF, 1973, Law Enforcement, AAS
  • FAA Executive Development Program, 1993, Darden Business School UVA
  • DOT Executive Management Program, 1993, FAA Center for Management, FL
  • Sacramento Sheriff's Department, Basic Police Academy, 1973


    • Military Awards and Decorations:

    • DOD Meritorious Service Medal
    • Joint Service Commendation Medal
    • Presidential Unit Citation w/devices
    • AF Outstanding Unit Award w/devices
    • Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/3 clusters
    • MSM w/2 devices
    • AFCM w/2 devices
    • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service w/ devices
    • Army Good Conduct Medal
    • AF Recognition Ribbon
    • AF Good Conduct Medal
    • Air Medal
    • Expert Marksman Ribbon
    • AF Longevity w/devices
    • AF PME Ribbon
    • Army PME Ribbon w/device
    • National Defense Medal w/device
    • Viet Nam Service Medal w/devices
    • Humanitarian Service Medal w/2 devices
    • AF Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
    • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/ devices
    • Combat Readiness Medal w/devices
    • AF Training Ribbon
    • RVN Cross of Gallantry w/palm
    • RVN Service Medal
    • Korean Service Medal
    • Master Aircrew Wings
    • AF SP Badge

    Civilian Occupation:

  • 1998-2004: Flight Instructor, Flight Safety International, CE650 & CE560XL, FAA Designated Examiner
  • 1984-1997: FAA-Stan/Eval Program Manager, Aircraft Policy officer, Aviation Safety Inspector
  • 1971-1984: Sacramento Sheriff's Department; Deputy Sheriff Pilot, Patrol Officer, Academy Director

    • Interests and Hobbies:

    • Amateur Radio, genealogy, soaring, military history, classic cars & airplanes. Own classic cars and airplane: 1955 Chevy Bel Air, 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Convertible, and 1957 Cessna 182A. Most interested in preserving enlisted military heritage, aviation & classic autos. Enjoy socializing with the Best of the Best: Wichita Council of Chiefs!