SSG William Nichols

SSG William Nichols

Dates of Service: Dec 1986 - Sep 2007
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Born and raised in Oklahoma. Got my first job at 12 bussing tables at a family owned café. Graduated high school in 1974. Went to college in 1975 for a semester... Started civilian flight school in 1976 culminating in a private pilots license in 1978. Started volunteering with the United States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) in 1984 until I entered the military in 1986.

Military Experiences

Aug 2000 - Aug 2001
ALSE NCOIC
Adjusted and fitted flight helmets (HGU 56P) to unit aviators. Maintained survival vests with current first aid items and pin flares. Inspected and repaired aircraft first aid kits. Inspected aircraft seasonal survival kits. Inspected and made minor repairs IAW ALSE regulations of flight suits.

Deployments

(3 years, 1 month)
Feb 2006 - Feb 2007
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Was sent down to Kuwait to work in 10th Mountain Diivision logistic cell at Camp Arifjan. Spent most of the time escorting convoys delivering up-armored vehicles to Ali Al Salem for delivery into Afghanistan
Sep 1997 - Jun 1998
Afsm
Operation Joint Guard
OH-58D AVIM / AVIM tool room
Sep 1994 - Nov 1994
Operation Restore Democracy (Haiti)
OH-58 maintenance/AVIM tool room
Jan 1993 - May 1993
Afesr
Operation Restore Hope (Somalia)
OH-58 maintenance (AVIM) / DART Team At Baledogle

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Security Clearance
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