Best Friends
Doug Hall, Bart Alban, Frank Faulkner, Barry Roberts, Tim O'Brien
Best Moment
Deployment to Patch Barracks Germany, Dec 2006 - May 2007
Worst Moment
Being in the ART Program, too much work and not enough full-time people
Chain of Command
Grissom: Col Don Ross, Col Frank Faulker, Tinker: Lt Col Barry Roberts, Randolph: Lt Col Eugene Henry, Langley: Col Jeff "Sal" Mineo, Grissom: Col Betty Bowen, Col William Stephens; McChord: Col Bruce Bowers, Col Scott McLaughlin; Wright-Patt: Col Adam Willis
Best Friends
Tom Strong Kyle Romanat Tom Egenberger Vince Divona Phil Winters John Flynn
Best Moment
1991 Deployment to NAS Bermuda with dets at RAF Kinloss, Scotland and NAS Key West. Scotland was beautiful and hotel we stayed at treated us to breakfast on the last day. Our Crew gave them a signed P-3 lithograph. i always say that trip to Scotland was the best TAD I ever had in the Navy. Toured castles and we rented a car and drove all the way around Loch Ness, but didn't see the monster. Beautiful countryside, pubs, and the RAF folks were great hosts. RAF In-Flight Meals also put our Box Lunches to shame.
Worst Moment
Being an OSAM (Officer Sea-Air Mariner) and not getting to stay on active duty due to the drawdown, lowest point in my career.
Chain of Command
COs and OICs: CDR Milligan, CDR Miner,CDR Mark Johnson Department Heads: LCDR Phil Winters, LCDR John Flynn, LCDR Dave Foy, LCDR Kevin Lasher Maintenance Control: CWO2 Divona
Other Memories
Friday nights at the NAS JAX O Club, civilians (ladies) could come on base. I had a thing with the Base Commanders Secretary for awhile, met her at the O Club on one of those Friday nights . After my OSAM time ended, I was a SELRES for a about a year and worked in civil service at the Navy Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Georgia. Then in April 1993 transferred to the Air Force Reserve where I became an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer.
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Awarded to VP-62, 27 Feb - 3 Apr 93 for support of Bosnia operations
Description Operation Sharp Guard was a multi-year joint naval blockade in the Adriatic Sea by NATO and the Western European Union on shipments to the former Yugoslavia. Warships and maritime patrol aircraft fromOperation Sharp Guard was a multi-year joint naval blockade in the Adriatic Sea by NATO and the Western European Union on shipments to the former Yugoslavia. Warships and maritime patrol aircraft from 14 countries were involved in searching for and stopping blockade runners.
The operation began on 15 June 1993. It was suspended on 19 June 1996, and was terminated on 2 October 1996.
Background
HMCS Algonquin
The operation replaced naval blockades Operation Maritime Guard (of NATO; begun by the U.S. in November 1992) and Sharp Fence (of the WEU). It put them under a single chain of command and control (the "Adriatic Military Committee", over which the NATO and WEU Councils exerted joint control), to address what their respective Councils viewed as wasteful duplication of effort. Some maintain that despite the nominal official joint command and control of the operation, in reality it was NATO staff that ran the operation.
Purpose
The operation's purpose was, through a blockade on shipments to the former Yugoslavia,[10] to enforce economic sanctions and an arms embargo of weapons and military equipment against the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and rival factions in Croatia and Bosnia. The Yugoslav Wars were being waged, and the participants hoped to limit the fighting by limiting supplies to it.
Blockade
Fourteen nations contributed ships and patrol aircraft to the operation. At any given time, 22 ships and 8 aircraft were enforcing the blockade, with ships from Standing Naval Force Atlantic and Standing Naval Force Mediterranean establishing a rotating duty. (Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the U.K., and the U.S.), and eight maritime patrol aircraft, were involved in searching for and stopping blockade runners. Most contributors to the operation supplied one or two ships. The Turkish Navy, for example, participated with frigates, submarines, and tankers.
The operational area was divided into a series of "sea boxes", each the responsibility of a single warship. Each boarding team was composed of a "guard team" to board and wrest control of the target ship, and a "search team", to conduct the search.
The ships were authorized to board, inspect, and seize both ships seeking to break the blockade and their cargo. The Combined Task Force 440 was commanded by Admiral Mario Angeli of Italy. It marked the first time since its founding in 1949 that NATO was involved in combat operations.
Lido II incident
Type 22 frigate HMS Chatham
The issue of differing views among nations in the coalition as to the use of force authorized by rules of engagement arose in April 1994. Faced with the Maltese tanker Lido II making its way towards Montenegrin port with 45,000 tons of fuel oil, a U.S. cruiser (USS Philippine Sea) asked the NATO commander (a British Commodore) for guidance, and received authorization to use "disabling fire" to stop the tanker, if necessary. He received confirmation that he should follow the British commodore's guidance from his own higher authority. Under U.S. Navy standards, "disabling fire" means firing rounds into the ship's engineering space. The U.S. cruiser was about to pass the order along to the Dutch Kortenaer-class frigate HMNLS Van Kinsbergen. However, the fact that the Dutch definition of "disabling fire" involves launching rounds into the bridge of the target ship, with an increased risk of loss of life, became important. The ship was boarded by Dutch Marines inserted by helicopter from HMNLS Van Kinsbergen and eventually stopped without firing a shot on the first of May. Three Yugoslav Navy Konar-class corvettes challenged the NATO operation and one of them tried to ram the British frigate HMS Chatham as it was assisting Van Kinsberger. The corvettes eventually fled following the reaction of the British warship, supported by Italian Tornado aircraft which scrambled from an airbase at Gioia Del Colle. Lido II had to undergo repairs before being diverted to Italy, since the crew had sabotaged the ship's engine room. The leaking was contained by an engineer party from HMS Chatham. Seven Yugoslav stowaways were found on board.
Statistics
The "NATO and WEU forces challenged more than 73,000 ships, boarded and inspected almost 6,000 at sea, and diverted 1,500 suspect ships to ports for further inspection." Of those, nearly a dozen vessels were found to be blockade runners, some carrying arms in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. NATO officials said no ships were able to run the blockade successfully, and that the maritime blockade had a major effect in preventing escalation of the conflict.
Suspension
HMS Nottingham
The blockade was suspended following a UN decision to end the arms embargo, and NATO's Southern Command said that: "NATO and WEU ships will no longer challenge, board or divert ships in the Adriatic". The Independent warned at the time that "In theory, there could now be a massive influx of arms to Bosnia, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), although senior military and diplomatic sources yesterday said that they thought this would be unlikely."Operation Sharp Guard was a multi-year joint naval blockade in the Adriatic Sea by NATO and the Western European Union on shipments to the former Yugoslavia. Warships and maritime patrol aircraft from 14 countries were involved in searching for and stopping blockade runners.
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People You Remember
VP-62 Squadron Mates, John Dietzen, John Bagby
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Performed over 45 days of overseas service in Naval Reserve
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Awarded for 10 years of Naval Reserve Service, 1979-1989
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Awarded for active duty service during Gulf War, 1990
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Participation in Operation Checkmate 90 while assigned to VP-62, NAS Jacksonville
Best Moment
Getting my NFO Wings and my parents flying in all the way from Georgia for that
Worst Moment
Getting a girlfriend in Sacramento at the end of my training, right before I had to report to NAS JAX. I got to see her again a few times when my squadron flew out to Moffett Field.
Chain of Command
I had one instructor, Navy Lt Clancy, that would make popcorn for us when we had to watch training movies. He was a fun guy and also had us over at his house one time in Base Housing. CO: CAPT H.L. Smith; he wrote a nice letter to my parents when I got my NFO wings. That letter meant a lot to them.
Other Memories
Overwater Navigation Flight to Barbers Point Hawaii; my first time in Hawaii, got to spend a couple of days there. Living in an apartment close to Mather and the American River park. I had a special place right by the river that I would go to at the park and do my deep thinking.
Best Friends
Eric Mengleberg, Ken Rankin, Doug Cox, John Adler, Clint Morano
Best Moment
My First Flight in the T-34 trainer. Made Commodore's List for Basic NFO Course, # 5 of 34 in the class.
Worst Moment
Bad experience with a girlfriend there. The Group "Chicago" had a song "Look Away" during that time, and when I heard it on the radio, it would always remind me of her.
Chain of Command
CO: CDR Ponton
Other Memories
Being in casual status and waiting for my follow-on Navigator Class at Mather AFB. For 2 or 3 weeks, all I had to do was call in everyday. Life was good. I was a young single aviator in Pensacola. Working at a local fair there as we had a NFO training mockup that the kids could get into and play with the gauges and dials. I was a young sharp Ensign there in my whites and I also took my girlfriend to the fair and rode rides with her. Also I finally qualified as a Marksman on the .38 Pistol and got my Marksmanship Ribbon. Also it was neat going back to AOCS and visiting my Marine D.I. in my Khakis, Leather Flight Jacket, and my cheesy mustache. I bet he wanted to P.T. me
Best Friends
Doug Cox, Clint Morano, Matt Stenner, Ken Rankin, Cary Crosby, John Adler, John Gormley
Best Moment
Making it through the Obstacle Course on the last try. SSgt Donahue said I better be prepared to have a heart attack. I was one of only five that started with the class and graduated with the class, Honor Class 15-88.
Worst Moment
The day I put my gym shorts on backwards and SSgt Donahue wouldn't let me sit down in the chow hall on the Navy Seal .
Chain of Command
Drill Instructor: SSgt Francis X. Donahue. There was no other chain of command
Other Memories
My Navy Reserve unit from NAS Atlanta flew a C-9 down to Pensacola and 17 of my shipmates attended my graduation. They also put my name on the sign at Evelyn's Grunge Bar (right outside the gate): Congratulations Ensign Runion! Also I remember the Regimental Ball we had in AOCS. Those of us that did not have dates were supplied one. My D.I. called it the "Hog List", but actually my date was not bad. I even dated her a couple of times, but when we had our class party and she was hanging out with the D.I.s and they all knew her, that was it for me.
Worst Moment
Wearing my PT shorts backwards in the Galley. My DI spotted that and Said, "Runion, is your body backwards or are your shorts on backwards?". He made me stand at the table while everyone else sat down and ate.
Instructors
SSgt Donahue
Other Memories
Members from my Navy C-9 squadron, VR-46, came for my graduation and my CO, CDR Carter Chapman, commissioned me. The guys from my squadron put my name on the marquee at Evelyn's Grunge Bar, "Congratulations Ensign Bryan Runion ! ", right outside the gate. My D.I. saw that and said, "Runion, what did you do, go to the first bar you could find?"
Best Friends
Tom Bierkamp Eddie Ellison John Skinner Vince Skinner Herschel (Snake) Bullard
Best Moment
1983 Annual Tour to NS Rota Spain, flew on C-118, got to see the Mediterranean and topless beaches, the best annual training/TAD I went on in VR-46.
Worst Moment
Transition from the C-118 to the C-9 and some good folks having to leave the unit
Chain of Command
Commanders and OICs: CDR Mike King, CAPT Carter Chapman, CDR Robert McAfee Aircrew Training Supervisor: ADCS John Skinner
Other Memories
Taking the C-9 to the Blue Angels Airshow at Rickenbacker ANG, Ohio, 1986. Great time and there were Blue Angel groupies there . Taking a semester off from college and going to NAS Jacksonville to train on the C-9. I was a full-time college student while also flying in the Navy Reserve, which was the best part-time job I could ever have. My career took off when I became a C-9 aircrew member: worked in Aircrew Training, earned my EAWS wings. made First Class, got Sailor of the Year for the Squadron, earned a Navy Achievement Medal. I flew every chance I got when I had time off from school (flew over 1000 hours on the C-9) and also worked on developing aircrew training materials, and did alot of that on my own time.
Criteria The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the B... The U.S. Navy has issued two marksmanship ribbons: the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon and Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon, since 1920. The pistol ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the Beretta 9mm pistol, while the rifle ribbon is currently awarded for qualification on the M14 and M16 assault rifle variants. The Navy issues the marksmanship ribbon in three levels, that of Marksman, Sharpshooter, and Expert. The basic ribbon is awarded for the Marksman level while the specific Marksmanship Device is awarded for qualification as a Sharpshooter or Expert. Those receiving an Expert qualification receive the Marksmanship Medal, in addition to the Marksmanship Ribbon. MoreHide
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while assigned to VT-10, NAS Pensacola, qualified as Marksman on .38 pistol
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Awarded for performance while serving as NATOPS Instructor, C-9 Flight Attendant, VR-46, NAS Atlanta GA
Criteria
The Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal is intended to provide Naval Reservists an award which is the equivalent to the Navy Good Conduct Medal.
Criteria The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not suff... The Navy Unit Commendation may be awarded by the Secretary of the Navy to any unit of the Navy or Marine Corps that distinguishes itself by outstanding heroism in action against an enemy (but not sufficiently to justify the award of the Presidential Unit Citation). It may also be awarded to a unit that distinguishes itself by extremely meritorious service not involving combat (but in support of military operations), which renders that unit outstanding when compared to other units performing similar service. MoreHide
Criteria
The Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal is intended to provide Naval Reservists an award which is the equivalent to the Navy Good Conduct Medal.
Comments
U.S. Naval Reserve Enlisted Service 1979-1988
Best Friends
Vince Jarzembowski (Ski) Billy Stegall Andy Amato Janson Booth (Pigpen)
Best Moment
Flying on the last Connie, NC-121K, in the Navy, my first deployment to Roosy Roads Puerto Rico was memorable, my best TAD in VAQ-33
Worst Moment
Getting pissed off over a girlfriend I met at NS Roosy Roads PR and breaking my hand, but not on her. I got mad because she was flirting with one of my shipmates and I went off and hit something. But my Aircraft Commander, LCDR Dave Ganger, still let me fly with a cast. He said if I could still put my parachute on, I could fly. Back then, we had officers that were leaders and realized that we were dumb young Sailors and we made mistakes. I still point to LCDR Ganger as one of the best leaders/officers that I witnessed in my military career.
Chain of Command
COs: CDR Ahern and CDR Dixon Aircraft Commander: LCDR Dave Ganger AT Shop Supervisors: AT1 Marv Thompson, AT1 Scott Pennington
Other Memories
My best assignment, flying on the Connie, traveling, and working on airplanes. Life was good. And when I didn't fly, I worked in the AT shop and our squadron had lots of different type of aircraft: F-4, two types of A-3s, A-4, and A-6. It was great being a 19 - 21 year old Sailor flying and working on airplanes. I remember the nice beach at Roosy Roads PR, trips to San Juan and the Black Angus club there. Also, being stationed in Key West before it became touristy. To this day, I still say VAQ-33 was best assignment in my military career.
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
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Awarded at end of First Active Duty Enlistment, July 1982
Best Moment
I aced the signals test. I was good at memorizing radar parameters/fingerprints
Worst Moment
Navy sent me to the wrong place. My orders were screwed up. I just finished Aircrew School in Pensacola and should have went straight down the road to Corry Station from there. Instead I was sent to Dam Neck Virginia. My dad wrote our congressman about this.
Chain of Command
Don't remember
Other Memories
Attended Aviation Electronic Warfare Operator Course. Class was delayed two months because the Navy sent me to the wrong place. By mistake I spent two months in Dam Neck, Virginia, but got to work in the Chaplain's Office, also Dam Neck had a great beach on base.
Best Moment
Going to the Beach on Base. There was a nice beach right there on the Base. Also, had a good night in Virginia Beach: Alaskan King Crab Legs and Beer.
Worst Moment
Finding out that the Navy sent me to Dam Neck by mistake. It was a computer glitch on my orders. I was actually suppossed to go to NTTC Corry Station in Pensacola for Electronic Warfare School. The ironic thing was that I had just finished Aircrew School in Pensacola. I should have went down the highway to Corry Station, but instead the Navy sent me to Dam Neck. It took a couple of months to straighten out.
Chain of Command
MS1 Cabotaje (First Lt Division)
Other Memories
Petty Officer Cabotaje had personnel inspections every week, and I always had a good uniform. I got passes for doing so well on my uniform inspections. He also gave me a good job with working in the Chaplain's Office. One day I went with the Chaplain's secretary and picked strawberries at a nearby farm. Not a bad gig.
Best Moment
Spending Christmas at the Base and my family not having their Christmas until I was able to come home a few days later
Worst Moment
First day at the Base, rough start, some bad roommates (but situation eventually got better)
Chain of Command
Barracks Chief: BM1 Watts
Other Memories
Reported to Memphis right after Boot Camp. Completed Basic Electricity and Electronics Course and Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) A School. Going to the movies on base (huge theater), Rock Concert on the football field, and first night in Memphis
Criteria The Humanitarian Service Medal is an individual award, presented to individuals who are physically present at the site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian... The Humanitarian Service Medal is an individual award, presented to individuals who are physically present at the site of immediate relief and who directly contribute to and influence the humanitarian action. The Humanitarian Service Medal is only awarded for service during the identified "period of immediate relief;" eligibility for the Humanitarian Service Medal terminates once (if) the humanitarian action evolves into an "established ongoing operation beyond the initial emergency condition." MoreHide
Description The Mariel Boatlift officially began April 15, 1980 and ended October 31, 1980, with the arrival of over 125,000 Cubans to Southern Florida from Port of Mariel, Cuba.
As the scale of the boatlift grewThe Mariel Boatlift officially began April 15, 1980 and ended October 31, 1980, with the arrival of over 125,000 Cubans to Southern Florida from Port of Mariel, Cuba.
As the scale of the boatlift grew, the Coast Guard asked for help. In May 1980 the U.S. Navy dispatched the USS Saipan (LHA-2) and the USS Boulder (LST-1190) to support the Coast Guard by assisting, but not directly transporting, refugees en route to the U.S. Saipan and Boulder temporarily took on board hundreds of refugees in need of humanitarian assistance, medical attention, food, and fresh water. They also refueled private watercraft. The ships' officers and crew were awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for their work.
Elements of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines and 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division of Camp Lejeune, N.C., supported the Immigration and Naturalization Service by providing security at Trumbo Point and Truman Annex in May 1980. The Marines supplied interpreters and assisted with processing refugees in Key West. They were awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal and a Certificate of Appreciation for exemplary service. F-4 "Phantom" fighter aircraft from VMFA-312 and later VMFA-251 based at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, provided air cover, and those Marines also received the Humanitarian Service Medal.
In May 1980, the U.S. Army dispatched the 503rd Military Police Battalion of the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to relieve the Florida National Guard units who had been mobilized to handle security and operations at the refugee compounds established in the Miami metropolitan area. The 503rd was augmented by Spanish-speaking soldiers of the 96th Civil Affairs and Psychological Warfare elements of the JFK Special Warfare Center at Fort Bragg. The US Army Military Police Corps worked alongside FEMA and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and other federal agencies to transfer refugees for long-term detention. U.S. Army personnel who participated in this operation were awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal.... More
People You Remember
1st Lt Division VAQ-33
Memories Was working in 1st Lt Division when I first reported to VAQ-33 at NAS Key West. We got tasked to PrWas working in 1st Lt Division when I first reported to VAQ-33 at NAS Key West. We got tasked to Prepare barracks to house refugees at Truman Annex, NAS Key West FL... More
Best Friends
John Shaw (Bunk Mate) Richard Lanzendorf Russell Oaks Dennis Wight Ivan Pierce
Best Moment
USO dance, Rock Concert in the Gym, got to dance with some of the WAVES, going to Disney World after graduation, My Mom and Dad coming to my graduation
Worst Moment
Spent Work Week in the Hospital due to cellulitis in left ankle (loose boondockers), but was able to rejoin company, did not get set back
Instructors
CPO Holland BM1 Premo
Other Memories
First day: Spending all day processing at the AFEES station in Atlanta, my very first flight on a jet from Atlanta to Orlando, waiting on the bus at the Orlando airport, Arriving in the middle of the night wondering what the hell I was doing there. Late 1970s, uniforms were in transition: Had the utility uniform (gas station attendant), salt and peppers, combo cover, boot camp picture was in the Coat and Tie uniform (I bought crackerjacks after Boot Camp when I got to "A" school at Millington/Memphis)
Doug Hall, Bart Alban, Frank Faulkner, Barry Roberts, Tim O'Brien
Deployment to Patch Barracks Germany, Dec 2006 - May 2007
Being in the ART Program, too much work and not enough full-time people
Grissom: Col Don Ross, Col Frank Faulker, Tinker: Lt Col Barry Roberts, Randolph: Lt Col Eugene Henry, Langley: Col Jeff "Sal" Mineo, Grissom: Col Betty Bowen, Col William Stephens; McChord: Col Bruce Bowers, Col Scott McLaughlin; Wright-Patt: Col Adam Willis
1993 - 1996, 434 AGS Grissom AFB Indiana, 1996 - 2001, 507 CLSS Tinker AFB OK, 2001 - 2004, AFOMS Randolph AFB TX, 2004 - 2009, 710 COS Langley AFB VA, 2009 - 2014, 434 LRS Grissom ARB Indiana, 2014 - 2017, 446 MSG, JB Lewis-McChord WA, 2017 - 2020, 445 MSG, Wright-Patterson AFB OH