![]() Profile Added: 5/16/2012 16:30:06 No Pictures Yet Home Town: Delbarton WV Unit at Loring: 42 AMMS First Day at Loring: I cannot remember much about the first day there. I do remember being given a tour of the tunnels and thinking "Oh My God. What have I gotten myself into". Most Memorable Experience: In the early days, before I was married, Dan Silliman and I hitch hiked all around Northern Maine. We got caught in a thunderstorm at one point and had to wait it out in someone's barn. Last Day at Loring: It was in December and I was being transferred to Ramey AFB Puerto Rico. I was suppose to leave on a Thursday, however, we had a blizzard and I did not leave until Saturday. My wife and I were driving through the Hainesville Woods when a flock of birds tried to dodge a semi truck coming from the other direction and flew into my windshield. One exploded on impact right in front of me. I was blinded by all of the blood and gook on the windshield and had to stop in the middle of the road to clean the windshield with kleenex so that I could see to drive. What did you do after Loring? I spent 21 years in the Air Force. When we began shutting the Hound Dog down I was transferred to the Minuteman system. My last duty assignment was at Vandenberg AFB CA. I was the shop chief in the Electronics Lab. My best friend also worked in the lab and we had identical dates if rank. I had seniority because of an earlier enlistment date. I was then tapped by the commander to become the First Sergeant when the current one was suddenly discharged for misbehavior. This was the best assignment I ever had. While stationed at Vandenberg I completed my Masters Degree and retired in 1984. Eventually I went to work as a counselor and once I got my license as a Therapist. I am now retired and living in Florida. And I am loving retired life. Lots of sun, golf, and fun. If you agree, people can contact you at (email): ralevans@yahoo.com |