MSgt E. W. Forbess

Air Force | Signals Intelligence Analysis

Dates of Service: Oct 1971 - Jan 1995

RETIRED

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Retired with 23 years service, 2 of which were spent in tech schools. Trained as a Cryptologic Linguist (Haitian Creole), Communications Analyst, and Flight Simulator Operator (B-52 D/G). Assignments in: San Vito AS, Italy Carswell AFB, TX Homestead AFB, FL Augsburg, Germany Kelly AFB, TX Most enjoyable: 6913th Electronic Security Sqdn (Mobile) Most rewarding: ESC/AIA IG Readiness Inspector

Military Experiences

Mar 1993 - Sep 1994

Software Test Analyst

HQ Air Intelligence Agency | Kelly AFB, TX

Test director for multiple joint service software tests. Following testing, performed thorough review of all test data to ensure software was performing as designed/required. Attended post-test joint service conferences to discuss findings and coordinate software changes.

Mar 1991 - Mar 1993

Readiness Inspector

IG, HQ ESC | Kelly AFB, TX

Evaluated unit Training and Readiness programs for ESC/AIA units worldwide. Specific readiness areas included disaster preparedness and NBC warfare training.

Mar 1989 - Mar 1991

Surveillance & Warning Supervisor

6913th Electronic Security Sqdn | Gablingen Kaserne, Augsburg, Germany

Supervised all flight operations. Also certified as Technical Reporter and Senior Reporter.

Jun 1987 - Mar 1989

NCOIC, Tactical Intelligence Analysis

6948th Electronic Security Sqdn | JBSA - Joint Base San Antonio, TX

Supervised personnel involved in training, evaluating and deploying Flight Operations personnel.

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Deployments

(2 months)

Jan 1991 - Feb 1991

Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Worked joint service intelligence (USA/USAF) at Field Station Augsburg for the kickoff and duration of Desert Storm. I was on a 4-year tour there. It was scheduled to run from 1989-1993, but my unit (6913th ESS) closed in March 1991 following the fall of the Berlin Wall and subsequent developments in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.