F-106 Alumni Registry

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A1C GATES, JAMES M

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Name:

GATES, JAMES M

Rank:

A1C

Ret:

Career Skill:

AGE

Years With F-106:

1963

1966

Units Assigned:

71st,94th

Other Unit Assignments:

1ST FIELD MAINTENANCE SQDN, 1st Fighter Wing (71st/94th)

My Favorite Assignment:

Crew Leader; Flight Line First Responder

Comments/Notes:

I underwent one whole year of training/OJT to become proficient enough in all phases of the specialty AGE required for the Six. This lead to a shop shift leader and that led to an assignment on the flight line trouble truck. I qualified for Bootstrap and was accepted but opted to leave the Air Force. As a civilian, I eventually earned three college degrees and accomplished a career in Computer Science. I then took up a second vocation serving in The American Legion including one year as Colorado State Commander.

Email Link (if public):

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Award/Accomplishment:

Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal at enlistment end.

Deceased:

Record ID No.:

4267

Updated:

12/4/2021

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A1C GATES, JAMES M