Biographies

Apilado, SMSgt. Rudy

Apilado, SMSgt. Rudy

Chronological History of SMSgt Rudy M. Apilado Sept 11, 1969 – Oct 1969:  Enlisted US Air Force.  Air Training Command (ATC) 37th Basic Training Flight, Lackland AFB TX Oct 24, 1969 – Jan 1970:  ATC 3517th Technical School – Student Training Squadron, Reciprocating...

Nairn, TSgt. Raymond

Nairn, TSgt. Raymond

I was Born Raymond Dale Nairn in Seattle Washington in 1952 and lived in Renton Washington until I graduated High School in June 1971. I was drafted but joined the Air Force in October 1971 and went to Basic Training at Lackland AFB Texas, from Basic Training I went...

Beck, CMSgt. Carl E.

Beck, CMSgt. Carl E.

( WORK IN PROGRESS ) Gentlemen, I present you with my military biography and post military history. I was born and raised in Illinois. My father was a farmer and I started a successful trucking business at the ripe old age of 17 in 19__, prior to entering the USAF in...

Nick, SSgt. Robert “Bob”

Nick, SSgt. Robert “Bob”

Hi, I am Bob Nick, and I was assigned to the 100th AMMS during 1967-1970, with two TDY’s to Det. 10 at Da Nang..  I could make this bio short and to the point about my time in the Air Force, but many people think my overall career after the Air Force is even more...

Carangelo, MSgt. Albert “Al”

Carangelo, MSgt. Albert “Al”

Albert Carangelo MSgt. USAF Ret. Age: October 29th, 1940 - you figure it out (smile)! Marital Status:  Single at the present time. Was married for 37 years when my wife Gloria passed away on April 03, 1997, after a long illness.  Presently going out with Catherine...

Odum, Sgt. Terry Michael “Odie”

Odum, Sgt. Terry Michael “Odie”

My name is Terry Michael Odum, I was born May 25, 1952 in Lakeland, Florida.  I graduated from High School in June of 1970, this was during the time of the draft lottery, my number 18.  I was called up for a physical examination in May of 1970, three weeks before my...

Cole, Sgt. George

Cole, Sgt. George

My Military Biography I graduated from Brazil High School, Brazil, Indianain May 1965 and on the 1st of Sept I raised my hand and joined the Air Force. After a physical in Indianapolis I was sent to beautiful Lackland AFB, TX. The good news was I was only there for 30...

Palmer, CMSgt. Gene

Palmer, CMSgt. Gene

A little,  Gene Palmer BIO here: Prior to coming to Davis Monthan AFB (DM), I was stationed at Seymour-Johnson AFB in NC as a B-52 and KC 135 Tanker crew chief and a year later as a Quail ADM-20C crew chief. I was at DM from 1966 thru 1975  Worked on all models from...

Croll, CMSgt. David “Dave”

Croll, CMSgt. David “Dave”

(WORK IN PROGRESS) Hi, I’m CMSgt. Dave Croll and this is my military biography and post military history. I was one of the original three crew chiefs in the 4080th Drone Program. We were selected to start the program, working with Ryan people in the R&D at Eglin....

Rogers, Lt. Col. David F.

Rogers, Lt. Col. David F.

Attention!! Good afternoon Gentlemen, I am Lt. Col. David F. Rogers, and this is my biography and post military history.  I entered the USAF as a 2nd Lt. in July 1951. I attended USAF technical schools and was trained as a Command Pilot and a 141C Air Operations Staff...

Curtis, Maj. Gen. Lewis E.

Curtis, Maj. Gen. Lewis E.

MAJOR GENERAL LEWIS E. CURTIS I was born in Biloxi MS in January 1941 and enlisted in the USAF early in September 1960.  I went to Tech School and became a radar mechanic on the F105D. That career was cut short when I was selected for the Airman Education and...

Schurr, SSgt. James R.

Schurr, SSgt. James R.

James R. Schurr Born June 23, 1951 and grew up in Lafayette, In. Attended Jefferson High School, graduating in 1969. Attended Purdue University for two years on an education draft deferment prior to the draft lottery beginning, as luck would have it, I ended up with a...

Croll, CMSgt. David “Dave”

Ford, MSgt. Phillip

Hi, I'm Phillip L. Ford (Phil) and this is my military and post military biography. I joined the USAF on Sept. 30, 1958. After basic training I received technical training as a 43131 E (C-130) and 44330 (Hound Dog). I was assigned to the 4080th in April 1965. I was...

Hall, Sgt. Glenn

Hall, Sgt. Glenn

Hi my name is Glenn Hall and this is my military biography. (WORK IN PROGRESS)

Smith, CMSgt. Herbert

Smith, CMSgt. Herbert

Hi, I joined the AF in 1953. After Basic at Sampson AFB NY. I went to B-47 School at Amarillo Texas. First real assignment was to 442nd  Bomb Squadron at March AFB California. Worked as assistant and Crew Chief until the B-47s were phased out in 1960. I came to...

Croll, CMSgt. David “Dave”

Hamm, TSgt. Walter

Greetings, my name is Walter Hamm and this is my military biography. I graduated from high school in 1971 and joined the Air Force within weeks of my graduation. I attended technical school at Davis Monthan AFB in Tucson, AZ as a 44350-Drone Maintenance a.k.a. “Ground...

Smith, CMSgt. William C. “Bill”

Smith, CMSgt. William C. “Bill”

William C. (Bill) Smith Enlisted United States Air Force Sept 1966, attended basic training at Lackland AFB Texas, then off to 316X1N Tech School at Lowry AFB Colorado. After 316 Tech school, assigned to 498th TMG Kadena AB Okinawa as guidance technician for the Mace...

Croll, CMSgt. David “Dave”

Hubbard, SMSgt. Larry

Greetings!! I’m Larry Hubbard and I present you with my military biography and post military history. My Military Career I joined the USAF on 17 November 1965. After basic training, I was sent to technical school and attended the Titian II missile program. I was...

VanLandingham, SSgt. Kim

Hi Kim here, I was born in Houston Texas in March 1953. My dad moved the family to Pasadena Texas shortly thereafter. I graduated high school in May 1971. My dad and mother had moved to Alabama for their retirement after I graduated in 1971. I stayed in Pasadena for a...

Hutchinson, MSgt. Richard “Dick”

Hutchinson, MSgt. Richard “Dick”

Hi my name is Dick Hutchinson. I was in the 100th as a 44. I got to DM in July of 1965 and left in Jan of 1969 for Air Force Liaison office at Ryan in San Diego. I came back to DM several times to kit proof T.C.T.O.’s and manual changes on the AQM’s and DC-130A/E’s....

Wallace, SMSgt. Randall “Wally”

Wallace, SMSgt. Randall “Wally”

Wallace, SMSgt Randall W. “Wally” Greetings, my name is Randy Wallace or to my 100AMMS family “Wally” a nick name I received from Bucky Crenshaw that suck to me for a long time. This is my military and post military history. I was born August 21, 1952, in Phoenix...

Jones, Sgt. Robert L. “Bob”

Jones, Sgt. Robert L. “Bob”

Hi, I’m Robert L. Jones, Sr. (Bob) and this is my military and post military biography. I graduated from high school early and immediately volunteered for the USAF in January 72'. After basic training I received orders for Chanute AFB and received technical training...

Matthews, CMSgt. David

Matthews, CMSgt. David

I came from Houndog, and made TSgt in July of ’71 in my Houndog AFSC (31670Q). Since I had seven years in, that caused a little heartburn; the P shred-out (drone) analysts had about 14-18 years time in service for tech that cycle. I made it the same cycle as Drager,...

Wigley, SSgt. Michael

Wigley, SSgt. Michael

I went into delayed enlistment in November 1972. Called to basic January 19th, 1973. It was a Friday night at Lackland. Had to stay in civies all weekend. (rainbow, rainbow don’t be blue…) Left basic for Witchita Falls, Sheppard AFB for Titan II training. Left...

Wells, MSgt. Wilbur

Wells, MSgt. Wilbur

MSGT WILBUR C. WELLS, USAF ,RETIRED I arrived at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. from Fairchild AFB, WN in 1965. I was assigned to the 4080th SRW Drone Reconnaissance Squadron. This organization was very top secret at the time. Deployments 1st deployment was on 7 Aug 1965 to...