On December 5, 1968 I left Albuquerque, NM for Lackland AFB, TX for basic training. My parents had to sign paperwork for me to join because I was under 21. I ironed my way through basic while others shined my shoes. January 1969, I endured a very long bus ride from...
In July 1975, at 26 years old, Neomi Dyal enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. She completed Basic Training at Lackland AFB in September 1975 and was selected to attend Operating Room Specialist Technical Training at Sheppard AFB. After completion in December of 1975,...
At nineteen Martha left Aberdeen, South Dakota on August 4, 1967 for Basic Training in Lackland, Texas. Part of the 2nd flight of women to join the Air Force who need not be in the Medical Field. Attended Personnel School in Amarillo, Texas to train as a Personnel...
Enlisted in the U. S. Women’s Air Force (WAF) three months after graduating from Spanish Fork High School on September 1, 1950 at Fort Douglas, Utah. There were six of us (including my aunt who was 11 days younger). Sent by train to Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas...
Howard G. Roshto, nicknamed “Rusty” was born in Dry Prong, Louisiana in June 1914. He attended Louisiana State University and was an Electrical Engineer. Rusty enlisted into the Army Air Force on February 4, 1942. After basic training he went to...
After graduating from high school in May of 1965, I went to Burlington Wyoming to stay with my grandparents helping out on their farm while I awaited my notice to enlist in the United States Air Force. I enlisted at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City on September 15,...
