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Name
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Calvin Richards
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Branch
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U.S. Air Force
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Rank
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MSgt
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Home Town
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Baxter Springs, KS
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Wartime Service Dates
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1950-1953, 1965-1968
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Wartime Locations
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Korea, Vietnam
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Major Battles
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Psy-War flights over Korea, gunship flights Vietnam
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Military Service Dates
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1950-1970
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Unit
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580th Air reupply Sq., 4th Air Commando Sq (Pleiku)
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Accomplishments
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Completed Radio Operator Tech School in 1950 and flew as a radio operator on B-29, C-45, C-47, C-54, C-119, SA-16, B-25, B-36, and KC-97 aircraft as a crew member. Retrained as an aerial gunner and flew on B-52 and AC-47 aircraft as a crew member, Retired from AIr Force as a First SGT in 1970.
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Medals
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Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air MEdal with 28 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Readiness Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and other numerous service ribbons
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