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U.S. Air Force Veteran
Current City
Maryville, TN
Birthday
December 16, 1942
Branch
U.S. Air Force
Rank
sgt
Service Years
1963 - 1967
5th Bomb Wing
U.S. Air Force
The 5th Bomb Wing, activated in 1947, is a United States Air Force unit based at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. Originally flying B-29 Superfortresses, the wing participated in numerous strategic bombing missions and played a vital role during the early years of the Cold War. Over the decades, the wing transitioned to operating B-52 Stratofortress bombers, enhancing America’s nuclear deterrence capabilities. Today, the 5th Bomb Wing remains a key component of the nation’s strategic bomber force, maintaining readiness for global strike missions.
513 avionics maintenance Mildenhall
U.S. Air Force
The 513th Avionics Maintenance Squadron was a United States Air Force unit stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, during the Cold War. The squadron was responsible for maintaining and repairing sophisticated avionics systems on KC-135 Stratotanker and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft assigned to the base. Their expertise ensured mission readiness and supported both air refueling and intelligence-gathering operations for U.S. and NATO forces in Europe. The 513th played a critical role in sustaining operational capabilities during heightened tensions between NATO and Warsaw Pact nations.