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Retired after 46+ years experience in all aspects of warehousing, transportation/logistics. 30 years at The Stroh Brewery Company, Detroit, MI, 15 years at Ryder Integrated Logistics, Plastech Engineered Products, Johnson Controls Interiors Manufacturing, and Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in Plymouth, MI. Currently, Crew Chief on B-52D 55-0677 restoration at the Yankee Air Museum, Belleville, MI
Military Experiences
Jan 1970 - Jul 1970
Aircraft Environmental System Technician
Transition into aircraft repair of B-52D, E, & F plus KC-135A aircraft prior to overseas deployment.
Mar 1969 - Jan 1970
Aircraft Environmental System Technician
Maintained B-58 Hustler (Medium Bomber) and KC-135A (Airborne Refuel) aircraft.
Went TDY to Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson, AZ Dec 69 to assist ground crews with recovery and preparation for permanent storage of the entire B-58 fleet.
Deployments
(1 year, 1 month)Jul 1970 - Jul 1971
U-Tapao Royal Thai Naval Airfield, Thailand
Aircraft Environmental Systems Technician on B-52D and KC-135A aircraft at U-Tapao Royal Thai Naval Airfield, Thailand in support of Vietnam War.
Repaired and flew combat missions on B-52D aircraft as a observer/in flight repairman.
Military Credentials
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Nov 1968 - Mar 1969
Aircraft Environmental Systems Repair - Chanute AFB
Certifications
May 1969
B-58 Aircraft Familiariztion
Security Clearance
Secret
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