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I recently retired from the United States Air Force after serving almost 21 years. I retired as a E7 Master Sergeant (Senior NCO) I served my country proudly and feel that is the highest honor any man or woman could accomplish in life. To all those who served before, during, and after my service in the armed forces, THANK YOU for protecting all our rights and freedom! And to all those who are protesting what our Military is doing to protect us all, SHAME ON YOU!!
While serving in the Air Force I received the following decorations:
Meritorious
Service Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Commendation Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Achievement Medal
Military
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
I also earned the following awards:
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with two Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Overseas Ribbon - short (with one Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Overseas Ribbon - long
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon (with three Oak Leaf clusters)
USAF NCO PME
Graduate Ribbon (with one Oak Leaf Cluster)
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms
Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
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| Electronic Maint. | Msgt E7 |
I was also involved in the following while serving my country and received the following patches for my duties.
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| Air Combat Command | SAC | Pacific Air Forces |
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