Military Awards, Decorations, and Ribbons 1968 – 1992 (date first awarded shown; hover over image to see additional award dates) Meritorious Service Medal Aug 31, 1992 AF Commendation Medal Apr 9, 1984 AF Good Conduct Medal May 13, 1972 Army of Occupation Medal Aug 5, 1984 National Defense Service Medal Jul 26, 1968 Service Star: 1990 AF Outstanding Unit Ribbon Jan 1, 1973 - Dec 31, 1974 AF Organizational Excellence Ribbon Jul 1, 1989 - Jun 30, 1990 AF Overseas Ribbon Long Jun 29, 1975 USAF Longevity Service Ribbon Aug 6, 1972 NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon Mar 31, 1972 Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Sep 10, 1968 Air Force Training Ribbon Sep 10, 1968 Airman September 10, 1968 Airman First Class January 1, 1969 Sergeant July 1, 1970 Staff Sergeant October 1, 1971 Technical Sergeant April 1, 1978 Master Sergeant August 1, 1985 Alaskan Air Command 1970 – 1975 Air Force Communications Command 1988 – 1992 Air Training Command 1968 Pacific Air Forces 1976 – 1978 Strategic Air Command 1968 – 1970; 1978 – 1984 Tactical Air Command 1975 – 1976 U.S. Air Forces in Europe 1984 – 1988 803d Transp 1968 – 1970 5010 Transp 1970 – 1975 366 Transp 1975 – 1976 18 TFW 1976 – 1978 379 TRS 1978 – 1979 379 BMW 1980 – 1981 8th AF 1981 – 1984 7350 ABG 1984 – 1988 SSC 1988 – 1992 Unit Assignments       Unit Assigned Command       Base Flight 292, 3334th Basic Military Training Squadron 1968 – 1968 ATC Amarillo AFB TX 803rd Transportation Squadron 1968 – 1970 SAC Davis-Monthan AFB AZ 5010th Transportation Squadron 1970 – 1975 AAC Eielson AFB AK 366th Transportation Squadron 1975 – 1976 TAC Mountain Home AFB ID 18th Tactical Fighter Wing 1976 – 1978 PACAF Kadena AB Okinawa Japan 379th Transportation Squadron 1978 – 1979 SAC Wurtsmith AFB MI 379th Bombardment Wing 1980 – 1981 8th Air Force 1981 – 1984 Barksdale AFB LA 7350th Air Base Group 1984 – 1988 USAFE Templehof Central Airport Berlin Germany Standard Systems Center 1988 – 1992 AFCC Gunter AFB AL My Military Chronology The following website is for current and former serving members of the United States Air Force, Army Air Corps, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. TogetherWeServed is a unique, feature-rich resource helping Airmen reconnect with lost Wingmen, share memories and tell their Air Force story. There are also sections for other members of the armed forces! This page last updated: January 13, 2025