by Bob McElwain | Oct 12, 2026 | Obituaries and Tributes, Uncategorized
Mr. Jerome Anthony Reeves was born on August 13, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Thomas Reeves and Myrna Lois Coleman Reeves. Affectionately known as “Boonie” and “Tiny” by his family and friends, Jerome received his elementary and secondary education through the...
by Bob McElwain | Sep 18, 2026 | In Memoriam, Obituaries and Tributes
I recently learned that a dear friend and colleague, CMSgt Jimmy Shaw, is no longer with us, so I wanted to pay tribute to him with this post. I couldn’t find a picture of Jimmy, but if someone has one, I’d like to have it. ...
by Bob McElwain | Aug 20, 2026 | The History of The Career Field's People, Uncategorized
THE USAF AFE CAREER FIELD LEADERS OF TODAY (FULL GROUPS) Headquarters Air Force (HAF/A3T) – Career Field Manager (CFM) The single highest enlisted authority for AFE. Role: Sets career field direction Oversees AFIs, STS, CDCs, and training pipeline Determines manning...
by Bob McElwain | Aug 20, 2026 | The Career Field's Origin, Uncategorized
The History of The USAF Aircrew Flight Equipment Career Field When I created this website, I aimed to capture and document everything I could find that would interest the site’s visitors about the people, equipment, and programs in the USAF Flight Equipment career...
by Bob McElwain | Aug 20, 2026 | The History of The Career Field's People
The Father of Personal Equipment, Gen Curtis LeMay General Curtis LeMay didn’t “create” the Personnel Equipment (later Life Support, now AFE) career field outright — but he is the single most important force behind its professionalization, expansion, and elevation...
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