[HBQRP] on a personal note

[Jim Larsen - AL7FS]

Darwin W.  Piatt Jr. (Dar), U.S.Air Force, Master Sargent Retired (E-7)

Well, Dar, I just want to say thank you for keeping the Air Force 
running during those years.  I went active in August 1971 and retired in 
1995.  I learned in my first assignment out of Comm Officer's school 
just who runs the AF.

Get this...as a 2nd Lt, I had two CMSgts, two SMSgts, two MSgts, a TSgt, 
four GS-9s and a SSgt clerk "working" for me.  Heheh.  The Chief took me 
under his wing and taught me right.  My job was to run interference for 
the senior NCOs so they can get the job done.  That general attitude 
served me well all the next 20 plus years.

Best wishes to Zachary.  His contributions will make a difference.  And 
while my son didn't go into the military, I can imagine how you feel 
seeing your man going off to serve his country.

73, Jim

Jim Larsen, AL7FS
Lt Col, USAF Retired
Anchorage Alaska
907-345-3190
http://www.AL7FS.us/


On 1/27/2011 8:19 AM, Piatt, Darwin wrote:
> Almost 50 years ago, on 1 Feb. 1961, I enlisted in the U.S. Air force
> for a 4 year enlistment which ended up being a 23 year, 1 month and 1
> day career.
> Yesterday I stood in the recruiting office here in Omaha and watched my
> youngest child, Zachary, take the same oath and become the 3rd
> generation Piatt to be in the U.S. Air Force.
> I was (am) very proud even thought it felt so strange to realize how
> long ago that was.
> No replies are required, I just wanted to share :-)
>
> Darwin W.  Piatt Jr. (Dar), U.S.Air Force, Master Sargent Retired (E-7)
>
>
>
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