CAPT Rickey Thomas

Coast Guard | Port & Facility Safety & Security

Dates of Service: Jul 1966 - Jun 2006

RETIRED

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Influence Score: 1,666
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Commissioning Source: Direct Commission, Jul 1970

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Joined Army in 1966. Warrant Officer Flight School. Two tours in Vietnam as Huey gunship pilot and unit IP. Received field commission to 1LT Armor. Rifted in 72 with the 1/3 ACR at Ft. Lewis. Flew for Air America in SE Asia. Stayed Army Reserve flying Huey & Chinooks. Lost hearing, jumped to Coast Guard doing Port Security. Retired 40 yrs. Active/Reserve plus 40 yrs. civilian Law Enforcement.