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Vietnam Veteran 1967-1968. Was there for the Tet offensive in '68. Wild time. Thank you Marines for saving my butt.
I am a life member of VFW, DAV, and American Legion. I am Commander and Service Officer at VFW Post 4200 in Tire Hill, PA. I am Judge Advocate and Service Officer at American Legion Post 849 in Johnstown PA.
Big supporter of Military Members and Veterans. Also support Police, Firefighters, EMS and all who serve the Nation and/or the Community.
Military Experiences
Oct 1968 - Apr 1970
Reciprocating Engine Mechanic
551st Field Maintenance Squadron. Serviced and maintained Wright R-3350 engines of Lockheed EC-121 Aircraft.
Jul 1968 - Oct 1968
Patient
Convalescent. Recovering from injuries sustained in an accident (of all things) in Vietnam. Once ambulatory, I worked in Central Supply, with Med Techs and other patients. Had a lot of Convalescent Leave. Ended up married.
Sep 1967 - Jul 1968
Engineman (EN)
Blocked in/out, refueled and serviced transient Military Airlift Command Aircraft.
Hid out in holes and bunkers from time to time. Dreamed of home. Got my leg all screwed up when a ladder collapsed and I fell off a C-141. On Med-Evac everyone asks "How'd you get hit?" I say "Didn't".
Jun 1966 - Aug 1967
Reciprocating Engine Mechanic
443rd Field Maintenance Squadron (MAC). Maintain and repair R-4360 P&W Engines on C-124 Aircraft.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Sep 1967
C-130 Engine Maintenance
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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Interests
Camping
Electronics
Fishing
Hunting
Pistol Shooting
Woodworking
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