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Working in Auto Dealership, on 20th birthday joined the Army on the delayed entry program. Ft. Jackson for basic, then to Ft. Eustis for 67U20 school. Next to Germany to Finthen AAF Skycrane unit which had no place for except Motor pool.
Military Experiences
Jun 1972 - Jun 1974
PLL/TAMMS Clerk
Initial 67U20 repairman, unit over staffed upon arrival, relegated to motor pool as clerk. 2 years. Later transferred to 179th Avn Co Ft. Carson, CO. assigned 67U20 repairman as now secondary MOS. Left military Feb 75. Worked in dealership for 5 years, opened own shop for year. Learned to fly, obtained PPSEL rating. Moved to another county, becoming airport manager. Obtaining my A&P rating repairing aircraft of flight school. 1985 involved in EMS becoming paramedic, retiring at this in 2017. Retired doing honey do things now, and doing some traveling and enjoying grandkids.
Deployments
(2 years, 10 months)Jun 1974 - Feb 1975
Ft. Carson CO.
179th Avn Co. Became involved in my initial MOS 67U20 working on CH-47 helicopters. Was flight line mechanic. Doing repairs on aircraft to keep operational while supporting our unit's mission.
Jun 1972 - Jun 1974
Finthen AAF Germany
Assigned 295th Avn Co Finthen AAF Germany.
Military Credentials
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Oct 1971 - May 1972
67U20 repairman
Security Clearance
Secret
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Interests
Auto Racing
Auto Restoration
Aviation
Classic Cars
Computers
Golf
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