Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Best Friends
General Ensley, Dave Busby, Lupe Torres, John Ludwig, Eddie Reid, Mark Fullegar, Pat Hanlon, Vern Lochausen, Mark Barber, Paul Kobar, Norm Tindall and many-many others.
Best Moment
Having parents, aunts, uncles, and friends visit us in Hawaii.
Worst Moment
Going on emergency leave and finding out my father was terminally ill which led to my immediate transfer to the Fleet Reserve.
Other Memories
2 engine shutdown after takeoff from Moffett Field and dumping fuel all over the bay. Aircraft Commander was Lt Jay Gallamore who went on to make Captain work in OPNAV for Tacamo Programs and eventually become the Navy E-6 Program Manager.
Best Friends
Jim Niswender (USAF), Joachim Busch (German AF - Luftwafe), Jim Moore (USAF), Gary Lindendoll (USA), Craig McCorkle (USAF), Ron Gray (USAF), Ken Pzerkrat AKA Rat (USAF), Stan Oshira (USAF), and many, many others
Best Moment
The entire tour. Played softball for the AirForce (Det 2 1141st SAS) and we traveled all over Europe playing ball and won the U.S. AirForce's Small Units competition in Athens (Hellenikon AB)
Worst Moment
Having to leave in between my daughter's junior and senior years of HS
Chain of Command
Worked on the NATO side so my supervisor was a USAF Captain. My Naval Element was a total of 7 which we all worked internationally so we only saw each other on paydays or so it seemed. There was a Captain, Commander, LCdr, 1st Class Yeoman, 1st Class Radioman, 2nd class Draftsman, and myself.
Other Memories
AFter transferring to VQ-3 receiving the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for my service at AFCENT.
Criteria The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by noncombat outs... The Defense Meritorious Service Medal is awarded in the name of the Secretary of Defense to members of the Armed Forces who, while serving in a joint activity, distinguish themselves by noncombat outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a degree to warrant award of the Defense Superior Service Medal. MoreHide
Comments
Awarded for distinguished service at NATO command, Hdqtrs Allied Forces Central Europe
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Best Friends
Larry & Pam Valdez, Lupe Torres, General Ensley, George Wesson, Bill DePasquale, Ed Burnett, Stan Grant, Jim Harvey, David Skipper, Tony Gill, Bill Elder, Terry Connor, Terry Winniger, Bob Wilson, John Engle, Butch Loy, Mike Clark, and many-many others.
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
Criteria The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous ... The Meritorious Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself under combat or noncombat conditions by either valorous or meritorious achievement which renders that unit outstanding compared to other units performing similar service, but not sufficient to justify the award of the Navy Unit Commendation. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Criteria The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 r... The Navy Good Conduct Medal (NGCM) is a decoration presented by the United States Navy to recognize members who have completed three years of honorable service. Medals awarded before January 1, 1996 required four years of service. MoreHide
Best Friends
Gary Liles aka PIG for all us old tech controllers and Wayne "Buck" Buchanan one of my ole morse code buddies!
Best Moment
Probably all the sports I played.
Worst Moment
Getting thrown out of a city league basketball game for my "temper" and the command deciding I need to go to Oakknoll to make sure I wasn't a security risk!
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
General Ensley, Dave Busby, Lupe Torres, John Ludwig, Eddie Reid, Mark Fullegar, Pat Hanlon, Vern Lochausen, Mark Barber, Paul Kobar, Norm Tindall and many-many others.
Having parents, aunts, uncles, and friends visit us in Hawaii.
Going on emergency leave and finding out my father was terminally ill which led to my immediate transfer to the Fleet Reserve.
2 engine shutdown after takeoff from Moffett Field and dumping fuel all over the bay. Aircraft Commander was Lt Jay Gallamore who went on to make Captain work in OPNAV for Tacamo Programs and eventually become the Navy E-6 Program Manager.