PO1 Charles Hostetler

Navy | Aircrew Survival Equipmentman

Dates of Service: Dec 1971 - Dec 1981

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Licensed Master Electrician. Associates Degree in Electronic Technology. Past employment as Electronics Technician, Electrician, Electrical Maintenance Technician. Presently employed at Atlas Die LLC as Electro-Mechanical Technician overseeing corporation maintenance and special project manager. IN 2008 helped start up the American Legion Riders at my local Legion Post 210 Middlebury, IN. Was Commander of the Post from 2011 to 2013. Still active at my Legion Post.

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(9 years, 4 months)

Apr 1980 - Dec 1981

USNR NAS Whidbey Island

I passed the PO1 test while on active duty. I pick up PO1 when I joined the USNR at NAS Whidbey Island. It was nice to be able to serve while I attended college at Skagit Valley College in Mt. Vernon, WA. Was assigned once again to the AIMD at NAS Whidbey Island.

May 1976 - Dec 1979

NAS Whidbey Island AIMD Parachute loft

Duty assignment to NAS Whidbey Island AIMD Parachute Loft. Was in charge of the inflatable raft and life preserver department and the oxygen regulator department. Repaired and maintained the sewing machines. Mostly so I could use them when I needed them!

Aug 1973 - May 1976

VC-5 Det Cubi Point

Spent most of my time with VC-5 TAD to NAS Cubi Point AIMD Parachute Loft. Inspected and packed ALOT of parachutes for patrol, attack and fighter jet aircraft. Also filled LOX tanks used in attack and fighters jets.

Aug 1972 - Aug 1973

VP-17 Barbers Pt HI.

Squadron parachute rigger for P-3 Orion aircraft. Mostly worked on flight crewman gear and airman duties such as washing aircraft and flight line watch duty.