Ranks

I reached my goal: Master Sergeant.  I always intended to make the Air Force a career and "get out at 20".  Although some of my peers put more years in and went on to become Senior Master and Chief, I do not feel any regret about not staying in longer to achieve those ranks.   Besides, I was too much of a Rebel to be considered for Chief.  I did what I intended to do.  I saw what I wanted to see...and much more.  I proved many things...to myself...and to others.  But...I left when I was ready to leave, and I thank those who helped me along the way.

1978 May 4

Airman Basic (AB) (E-1)
Automatic (Entry Into Air Force)

1978 November 4
Promotion: Airman (Amn) (E-2)
Automatic (6 Months Time In Service)

1979 May 4
Promotion: Airman First Class (A1C) (E-3)
Automatic (1 Year Time In Service)

1981 January 1
Promotion: Senior Airman (SrA) (E-4)
Automatic (20 Months Time In Grade)

1981 December 31
Promotion: Sergeant (Sgt) (E-4S)
One Day ByPass Due to Expedited Staff Sergeant Promotion

1982 January 1
Promotion: Staff Sergeant (SSgt) (E-5)
Competitive -- !!! Success on First Attempt !!!

1987 June 1
Promotion: Technical Sergeant (TSgt) (E-6)
Competitive

1992 December 1
Promotion: Master Sergeant (MSgt) (E-7)
Competitive -- !!! Senior NCO Status !!!