My career in the Air Force began in 1980. I have traveled to many different places and met many different people from around the world. I would not trade these experiences for anything.

Assignments:

4704 BMTS, Lackland AFB, TX, Basic Military Training (1980)
Lowry AFB, CO, Technical Training School (1980-1981)
62nd Supply Squadron, McChord AFB, WA (1981-1982)
601st Supply Squadron, Sembach AB, West Germany (1982-1985)
2nd Supply Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA (1985-1994)
52nd Supply Squadron, Osan AB, South Korea (1994-1995)
54th Combat Communications Squadron, Robins AFB, GA (1995-1998)
5th Combat Communications Support Squadron, Robins AFB, GA (1998-2000)
WR-ALC Technical and Industrial Support Directorate, Robins AFB, GA (2000-2004)

Temporary Assignments

Hesseish-Oldendorf, West Germany (1984) Set up new supply organization
801st Bomb Wing, Moron AB, Spain (1990-1991) Operation "Desert Storm"
Langley AFB, VA (1992) Computer Training
Bergstrom AFB, TX (1993) Base closure
Eglin AFB, FL (1996) Quality Training
4404th Communications Squadron, Prince Sultan AB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1996)
Operation "Desert Focus"
363rd Communications Squadron, Prince Sultan AB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1999)
Operation "Southern Watch"

Other Places Visited

Japan
England
Italy
France
Austria
Holland
Belgium
Luxemburg
Azores

Awards and Decorations

AF Basic Military Training Ribbon
Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon
Professional Military Education Ribbon
Longevity Service Ribbon (4 devices)
Overseas Long Tour Ribbon (1 device)
Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (1 device)
National Defense Service Medal (1 device)
AF Good Conduct Medal (5 devices)
AF Outstanding Unit Award (10 devices, 2 with Valor)
AF Organizational Excellence Award
AF Achievement Medal (2 devices)
AF Commendation Medal (4 devices)
AF Meritorious Service Medal

Other Awards, Achievements, and Activities

62nd Supply Squadron Unit Advisory Council (1981)
62nd Supply Squadron Swim Team Coach (1981)
601st Supply Squadron Bowling Team (1983)
601st Supply Squadron Softball Team (1982-1985)
Base Champions (1984)
2nd Supply Squadron Softball Team (1986-1994)
Team Coach (1989)
HQ SAC Best Awaiting Parts Program (1991)
2nd Supply Squadron Bowling Team Captain (1991-1992)
Air Force Best A-10 Mission Support Element (1992)
Letter of Appreciation from 917th Fighter Wing Commander General Smith (1993) For Outstanding Support of the 917th Fighter Wing
HQ ACC Operational Readiness Inspection Outstanding Performance Team, (1994)
8th Air Force Supply Technician of the Year (1994)
HQ PACAF Best Mission Support Element (1994)
54th Combat Communications Squadron NCO of the Quarter (Oct-Dec 1995)
5th Combat Communications Group NCO of the Quarter (Oct-Dec 1995)
54th Combat Communications Squadron Softball Team (1995-1996)
HQ ACC Quality Air Force Inspection Outstanding Performance Team, (1996)
HQ ACC Operational Readiness Inspection Outstanding Performance Team, (1997)
Life Saving Effort (1998) - First to Arrive at an Accident and Performing Life Saving Techniques
HQ ACC Senior Supply Technician of the Year (1998)
Promoted to MSgt E-7 under the Stripes for Exceptional Performer Program (STEP) (1999)
5th Combat Communications Group Senior Logistics NCO of the Year (1999)

Published an article in the Desert News Newspaper at Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1999)