SSgt William Self

SSgt William Self

Dates of Service: Sep 1963 - Jul 1971
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  • AB Sep 63
  • Amn Oct 63
  • A1C 64
  • SrA 66
  • SSgt 69

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Bio 

Left Keesler AFB PCS to Geibelstadt, Germany March of 64. Left Geibelstadt 1967, re-enlisted sent to Key West NAS. Assigned PCS 620th Tac Con. Sq Monkey Mountain. Assigned there to Det. 1 at Dong Ha Marine Base. Came home to Homestead AFB. All volunteer force changed military--I got out with 8 years.

Military Experiences

Intercept Technician
Assist Weapons Controller in refueling strike aircraft coming out of North Vietnam. Provide Air Traffic Control for strike aircraft. Initiate Search and Rescue efforts. Provide coverage for Arc Light Missions. Work with forward air controllers. Provide vectoring to feet wet for battle damaged aircraft, log positions of bail out, scramble Jolly Green Giants, vector to pilots position, provide fighter aircraft escort for Jolly Greens. Went in there as a boy. Came out of there a man.

Military Credentials

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Oct 1963 - Mar 1964

Aircraft Control and Early Warning

Certifications

Mar 1964

System 412L

Security Clearance
Prefer not to say

Personal Information

Interests
have been in woodworking since retiring. enjoy building furniture.
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