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Service Details |
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Current Service Status
USN Retired
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Current/Last Rank
Petty Officer First Class
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Current/Last Primary NEC
AE-0000-Aviation Electrician's Mate
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Current/Last Rating/NEC Group
Aviation Electrician's Mate
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Primary Unit
1976-1981, AE-8251, VP-90
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Previously Held NEC
AE-7182-P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist
AE-8319-P-3 System Organizational Maintenance Tech
AE-8251-P-3 Flight Engineer
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Service Years
1962 - 1989
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1989, Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA)
- Assoc. Page
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1989, American Military Retirees Association (AMRA)
- Assoc. Page
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2009, American Legion, Post 138 (Member) (Waterloo, Iowa)
- Chap. Page
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2010, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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2011, Maritime Patrol Association
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2011, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), Branch 216 (Member) (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
- Chap. Page
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2012, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 11 (Member) (Waterloo, Iowa)
- Chap. Page
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2014, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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What are you doing now:
POST SERVICE EMPLOYMENT:
1. = Bowling Center Attendant
2. = Motel Manager (8 Units)
3. = Apartment Complex Maintenance (90 Units)
4. = Car Wash Maintenance
5. = Convenience Store Chain:
Set Up & Run A Maintenance Department
Set Up A Preventative Maintenance Program
Instruct All Employees On Proper Operation
Of All Equipment
Train Maintenance Personnel
6. = Retired Again
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Other Comments:
IN SERVICE POSITIONS:
NAS Barber's Point: (AEWBARRONPAC)
EC-121K = Electrical Systems School
EC-121K = AE Maintenance
EC-121K = Decommissioned/Transferred 33 Aircraft
C-121J = AE Maintenance
C-121J = Decommissioned/Transferred 4 Aircraft
NAS Glenview: (VP-90)
P2V-7 = AE Maintenance
P2V-7 = AE Collateral Duty Inspector
P2V-7 = Transferred 9 Aircraft
NAS Barber's Pt./NAS Glenview/NAS Pt. Mugu: (VP-28 - VP-90 - VP-65)
P-3A/B = Electrical Systems School
P-3A/B = ASN-37/50 AHRS School
P-3A/B = PB20N Auto Pilot School
P-3A/B = Air Cond. & Press. School
P-3A/B = AE Maintenance
P-3A/B = AE Collateral Duty Inspector
P-3A/B = AE PQS Instructor
P-3A/B = Flight Engineer School
P-3A/B = Flight Engineer
P-3A/B = Flight Engineer PQS Instructor
P-3A/B = Taxi Pilot
P-3A/B = 2F87 Flight Simulator Instructor
NAS New Orleans:
IMRL Manager
Auto Hobby Shop Manager
Bowling Center Manager
Pro Shop Manager
Machine Mechanic
Fitness Center Manager
Fitness Instructor
Equipment Trainer
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1962-1962, NTC (Cadre/Faculty Staff) San Diego
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1963-1963, AE-0000, Airborne Early Warning Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC)
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1963-1965, AE-0000, Airborne Early Warning Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC)
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1965-1965, AE-0000, VP-31 Det Alpha, VP-31 The Genies/Black Lightnings
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1965-1966, AE-7182, VP-28
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1966-1972, AE-7182, Break in Service
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1972-1975, AE-7182, VP-90
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1975-1976, AE-8319, Break in Service
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1976-1976, AE-8251, NAMTGD 1011 (Staff)
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1976-1981, AE-8251, VP-90
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1981-1983, AE-8251, VP-65 Tridents
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1983-1989, AE-0000, Naval Air Station (NAS) New Orleans, LA
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1989-1999, AE-0000, Naval Reserve Forces Command
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- Bernard, James, PO1, (1959-1979)
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Reflections on PO1 Bernard's
US Navy Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE NAVY.
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It was kind of a family tradition. My Dad served on board the USS Cabot as a Gunner in WWII; My oldest brother served on Destroyer Escorts & then Submarines as a Machinist Mate; My next oldest brother started out in the Navy & then went into the Air Force where he became a Certified Orthotist.
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WHETHER YOU WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH YOU TOOK. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BOOT CAMP AND WHAT UNITS, BASES, SHIPS OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
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I was an Aircraft Electrician and later a P-3 Flight Engineer. 1. NTC San Diego - Boot Camp 2. NAS Jacksonville - AEA School 3. NAS Barbers Point - AEWBARRONPAC 4. NAS Barbers Point - VP-28 5. NAS Moffett Field - P-3 Schools 6. NAS Barbers Point - VP-28 7. NAS Glenview - VP-90 8. NAS Jacksonville - P-3 Flight Engineer School 9. NAS Glenview - VP-90 10. NAS Point Mugu - VP-65 11. NAS New Orleans - IMRL - Auto Hobby Shop - Bowling Center - Fitness Center I left the Navy because I had 20 years in & it was time to retire.
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IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN ANY MILITARY OPERATIONS, INCLUDING COMBAT, HUMANITARIAN AND PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, PLEASE DESCRIBE THOSE WHICH MADE A LASTING IMPACT ON YOU AND, IF LIFE-CHANGING, IN WHAT WAY?
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No actual live combat, just numerous ASW patrols & related missions.
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
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My favorite has to be two. First was AEWBARRONPAC: It was my first squadron & I really enjoyed working on & being around planes plus the added bonus of being in Hawaii for 2 1/2 years. Second was VP-90:That is where I received the opportunity to become a P-3 Flight Engineer which gave me my most memorable moments. My least favorite had to be my last duty station: NAS New Orleans: I met some great people there, but the Navy had changed & it just wasn't the same for me anymore.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
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There have been many, however my most memorable moments were flying. Once those wheels left the ground it was time to forget all the "BS" & do the job that you trained for.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
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My qualification as a P-3 Flight Engineer. It was, by far, the most difficult thing I attempted in my career and therefore it was also the most gratifying. Both, in the achievement and the position itself.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
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There were many and each influenced a different aspect of my career and/or life. However, if I had to pick one it would have to be AKC Dave Brandon. He treated me as an individual, instead of just another sailor & would often show me that he respected my opinion in numerous matters.
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LIST THE NAMES OF OLD FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH, AT WHICH LOCATIONS, AND RECOUNT WHAT YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT THEM. INDICATE THOSE YOU ARE ALREADY IN TOUCH WITH AND THOSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH.
Phil Pennington - VP-90 - Fellow P-3 Flight Engineer - We have kept in touch
Dave Brandon - NAS New Orleans - Great Leader - We have kept in touch
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
When I was doing a volunteer job on some rewiring in the CPO club I accidentally cut the fire alarm wires. It certainly wasn't too funny at the time, with the alarms going off & the fire department showing up, but I do get a chuckle about it now.
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
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Maintenance, and am now Retired.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
Fleet Reserve Association, American Legion, Non Commissioned Officer's Association, Maritime Patrol Association, American Military Retirees Association, & United Serviceman's Organization.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER? WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE?
It has given me a sense of self discipline, organization and the unrelenting will & drive to get the job done & get it done right the first time.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE NAVY?
Always strive to be better than you are and continually push yourself to do what you would have normally walked away from. Also, remember that there are times when it is best to keep your mouth shut.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
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It has given me another avenue in locating some people and reconnecting. Also, it got me into re-living & organizing my past & remembering people I had forgotten.
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