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 Michael Kelly | Oct 10, 2026 | Obituaries and Tributes
On July 24, 2025, Raymond D. Struble (Ray) went to be with the Lord after 91 years on this earth. Ray grew up in Oklahoma in the 1930’s during the great depression at a time of extreme hardship and the personal loss of his mother and brother Lee during his very early...
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...
by Bob McElwain | Aug 20, 2026 | The History of The Career Field's People
Career Field Narratives and Stories Here are personalized histories or stories of something important in the military life of AFE/ALS members that have been sent to me. You are encouraged to send in your narrative or story for others to enjoy reading....
by Bob McElwain | Aug 17, 2026 | The History of The Career Field's People
LIFE SUPPORT/FLIGHT EQUIPMENT STORIES Your service to our country and the career field made history; share some of your stories by e-mailing them to us so they can be put on our website for all to see. Your career narrative or story may someday be put in print by the...
by Bob McElwain | Aug 17, 2026 | The History of The Career Field's People
Service Reflections From the pages of the AIRFORCE TOGETHER WE SERVED (TWS) website and its Service Reflections entries, here I will list the accounts of our career field members that I’m sure you will enjoy reading. Service Reflections is an easy-to-complete...
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