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Updated 14 Aug 00

I’m Ron Badour and if my name seems familiar, see if these time periods will  place me.  For the first 20 years of my life, I lived in or near Saginaw, Michigan.  I graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1962, attended Delta College for a year and worked for two years. 

From May 65 to Jan 93, I served in the Air Force--my assignments are listed below.  I served in a variety of different jobs in Military Personnel, many of which required working with a main frame computer.  In Nov 84, I was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant which is the highest enlisted grade.  On 1 Jan 93, Chief Badour became Ron Badour when I retired to my home near Converse, Texas.  Computing, reading, and shooting a little pool occupy my time now days.

Click here to read about the MS Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program.

Click here to read about my experiences with personal computers.

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AIR FORCE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE PERIOD OF 28 MAY 65 TO 31 DEC 92

In April 1965, I received a “Greetings” notice from Uncle Sam that told me I had an appointment with the Army on 1 Jun 65.  Since all two-year “volunteers” were being sent directly to Viet Nam, I thought I should visit the local Air Force recruiter to see what was available.  That visit led to 27 years and 7 months of active duty in the following locations:

May 65 - Jul 65, Basic Training, Lackland AFB, TX

Jul 65 - Oct 65, Personnel Tech School, Amarillo AFB, TX

Oct 65 - Sep 66, CBPO, Whiteman AFB, MO

Oct 66 - Jun 69, CBPO, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Jul 69 - Aug 69, TDY, Volkel AB, Netherlands

Aug 69 - Dec 69, CBPO, Bitburg AB, Germany

Dec 69 - Feb 74, AFROTC Duty, Univ of NM, Albuquerque, NM

Feb 74 - Nov 77, CBPO, Kirtland AFB, NM

Nov 77 - Nov 80, Hq MAC PERSET, Scott AFB, IL.  TDY to every MAC CBPO at least once (Lajes) and up to three times (Rhein Main).

Nov 80 - Jun 84, CBPO, Ramstein AB, Germany

Jun 84 - Dec 92, AFMPC, Randolph AFB, TX

Significant dates include:

28 May 65, Enlisted and escaped the clutches of the Army.

14 Aug 68, Reenlisted to be able to stay in Germany longer.

1 Jan 72, Promoted to TSgt, decided on a career.

1 Sep 78, Promoted to MSgt, TSgt wasn't a permanent grade after all.

1 Nov 84, Promoted to Chief, decided a couple more years wouldn’t hurt.

1 Jan 93, Retired after deciding a few more years would hurt.