Maj Gerald Taft

Air Force | Space & Missile

Dates of Service: Jul 1964 - Jul 1984

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Commissioning Source: ROTC, Jun 1964

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Born and raised in Minneapolis, Mn. BA from Univ. of Mn 1964 and commissioned via AFROTC. Active duty USAF 1964 to 84 with assignments in MA, Taiwan, Vietnam, MO, CA, AK and MI. Eleven years in SAC ICBM (Minuteman) operations and 9 years working in Public Affairs. Retired to Anchorage Ak and completed 13 years with State of Alaska followed by 15 years as a substitute teacher.

Military Experiences

Nov 1981 - Jul 1984

Public Affairs Chief

379th Bomb Wing (SAC) | Wurtsmith AFB, MI

Supervised staff of ten public affairs technicians to achieve positive results in media and internal information functions in addition to building positive community relations with neighbors.

Oct 1979 - Oct 1981

Public Affairs Chief

21st Tactical Fighter Wing | Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

Supervised and managed staff of 15 public affairs specialist in fulfilling public affairs functions for base of some 8000 people.

Mar 1974 - Sep 1979

Instructor SAC ORT LGM-30F

4315th Combat Crew Tng Sqd. | Vandenberg AFB, CA

Began as Missile Procedures Trainer Instructor Team Chief, advanced to Instructor Evaluator and finally Chief of Minuteman Training Section. Supervised 22 officers in administering 8 week technical training course for new launch officers.

Jun 1968 - Feb 1974

Missile Combat Crew Commander

351st Strategic Missile Wing (SAC) | Whiteman AFB, MO

Advanced to Standardization Crew Commander, Wing Select Crew. Earned seven Highly Qualified evaluation ratings. Participated in follow on test launch of Minuteman ICBM at Vandenberg. Completed over 200 alert tours.

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