I was stationed at George AFB from 1982-1986 was in the 39TFS, 39TFTS, 20TFTS, and assigned to the 1st GAF with the 2020TFTS. My son was born on George in 1982. I have three children my oldest was also at George with us. We lived in Adelanto and on base. My medical issues are diabetes, congestive heart failure (4 stints placed), amputation of [Read More…]
My name is Tresa Sticker. I was stationed at George AFB from 1979 to 1984, assigned to the 561st TFS; 562nd TFS; and the 39th TFS Squadron’s. My Air Force Specialty Code was 271X2 Squadron Operations Specialist. I worked in those squadron buildings along the flight line. I lived in the base housing from 1981 to 1986. I do not know if I [Read More…]
The first time Kate Kelly heard the warnings about George Air Force Base, she was a 19-year-old airman just getting settled into the barracks. It was 1975.
Another female airman sat on a bed opposite. She gave Kelly the rundown of the base. At the time, George was a hub of F-4 Phantom fighter jets and OV-10 Bronco reconnaissance planes.
Kelly mentioned she’d been thinking about getting married. Her roommate’s response was quick: “Just don’t get pregnant,” the airman warned. “Don’t get pregnant at George Air Force Base.” [Read More…]
I, Sandra Wells, was stationed on George AFB from 1981 to 1985. My husband then was Master Sgt. James William Glover. He was in the 562nd amu 37th TFW. I saw almost every day in the summer at the base pool and lived at 415 Cory Blvd. On the base. I suffer from severe arthritis, depression, joint pain, have had COPD for 10 [Read More…]
My name is Glenn Beck. I was stationed at George Air Force Base from October 1987 through October 1990 assigned to the 35th AGS, 20th AMU. I lived in the dorms/barracks building 593 from ‘87 to ‘89 and then building 267 from ‘89 to ‘90. My AFSC was 32833-Electronic Counter Measures Specialist. I worked on the flight line and was exposed to jet [Read More…]
Msgt James Glover Retired. Stationed at George AFB from 1981 to 1985. Crew Chief 562nd AMU 37th TFW. Numerous kidney stones while stationed at George. Today I have neuropathy. I will be 60 in August. I have suffered from stomach problems for years as well. Not as bad as it used to be. I lived at 415 Cory Blvd. I still have copies [Read More…]
My name is Ruth (Dean) Klonowski. I was stationed at George AFB from 1987 to 1991, assigned to the 35th Tactical Fighter Wing, 21st TFS. I worked as a Communication and Navigation Systems Specialist on the flight line. I lived in the barracks and dorms, and in Adelanto. I remember during base orientation (January 1988) we were told not to get pregnant, it [Read More…]
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