SSgt David M.

Army | Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

Dates of Service: Jun 1973 - Aug 1984

RETIRED

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Oct 1981 - Aug 1984

Auto Piliot Mechanic

507 CLSS, 507 MXG, 507 ARW, 4th AF | McClellan AFB, CA

I worked on F-111, A-10, and F-4 Aircraft at the US Air Force Repair Depot at McClellan Air Force Base, McClellan, California. I was in the 406 CLSS. Most of the work we did was to pull the black boxes out of aircraft that were being overhauled. Many of these aircraft were assigned to the US Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard units around the US and elsewhere.

Jul 1979 - Jun 1981

Battalion Motor Sergeant

HHC 2nd BN, 31st Infantry BG, 7th Infantry | Fort Ord

I was the lead Mechanic, Battalion Motor Sergeant. I was responsible for maintaining 300 Vehicles which included 1/4 Ton Jeeps M151 A1 and M151A2, Gama Goats, M35A2 2.5 Ton Trucks, and a M818 5 Ton Wrecker, an assortment of trailers, cargo and generator mounted, a Steam Cleaner. I scheduled quarterly Maintenance, preformed inspections, directed junior grade mechanics on performance of repairs, scheduled training on a weekly basis.

Sep 1978 - Jul 1979

Assistant Lead Vehicle Mechanic

HHC, 534th Signal Co, 69th Signal BN. 5th Signal Comand | Schwabstadl, Germany

I did a lot of driving of vehicles to and from the Repair shop which were operated by the German Nationals. WE did some limited maintenance and repairs but most other repairs were accomplished by the German Workers. I drove the Fuel truck to supply fuel for our vehicles, generators, and other equipment. I worked directly with the Germans to expedite repairs and maintenance of our vehicles and equipment in order to limit the down time.

Oct 1977 - Sep 1978

Motor Coordinator

HHC, 534th Signal Co, 69th Signal BN. 5th Signal Comand | Augsburg, Germany

I scheduled members of our Unit for Driver's Training, including European Sign training, Scheduling Driver training and issuing Military driver licenses to as many soldiers as possible.

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