Pros and Cons of Joining Air Force

Hi, my name is Rolando Perez and I had the honor and pleasure to interview my veteran of choice who is the special ed teacher at my school and is a veteran who served with the United States Air Force. I am grateful because he had time for me to make this interview successful during my time in school and also because this would not have been possible without his cooperation. But most importantly thankful to him for serving our country.

Mr.Victor Cuellar lived in Weslaco, Texas, during the time he was enlisted in the United States Air Force. His initial entry date was on the 23rd of November 1981 at the age of 19. while he completed his service which was on the 24th of November of 1991 at the age of 29. He did not serve any time for the national guard or reserve, But his highest rank or grade level while serving for the United States Air Force was the (E-4). When asked, why did you decide to join the United States Air Force he responded by saying, “I wanted to serve my country and travel places around the world”.

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Mr. Cullar's occupational specialty and title were (USAF 304XO), which he was able to choose, and was an electronic technician. He also received specialized training while serving like (TRC 170) radio training and (30450) training. Most of that training came from (Keesler AFB) and, (30430 & 30450) training. And also in 1983 where he spent 3 months at the Desert Shield in Saudi Arabia. Most Of that training played in when he was stationed in Turkey at the (60nd TACCS) during the bombing of Libya in 1986 (Operation El Dorado Canyon). That is where he applied most of his skills and where he applied most of his knowledge.

When ask about where and with whom did you serve, he responded by saying “I served with the (602nd TACCS) squad and was a Sargent where he was located in Texas, in the Bergstrom Air force Base.” also served in Malatia, Turkey during 1986-1987.” He was a marksman during those times and used M-16, 45 cal, and 9mm weapons.

I also asked Mr. Cuellar if he had key leaders whom he had served with or who were important or memorable to him and he answered by saying “ A unit commander named leak in the unit of (602nd TACCS) squad with the rank of (Lt Col) was a leader who made me follow through and made me a better person.” Also (Ssgt) Thomas D. Ess who was in the unit of the (602nd TACCS) squad and was a Radio Relay Supervisor who I got most of my knowledge from and made me a better person as I spend time with.” Also, Robert many with the rank of (SMSGT) in the unit of (602nd TACCS) and his job was the control supervisor, who guided me in my work and made me perfect my job as I served for the United States Air force.” Those were some buddies and key leaders with whom he spend time within the Air Force. He gave them credit for his work and knowledge.

The most important skills Mr. Cuellar learned while he served for his country in the United States Air force was setting equipment during deployment, surviving skills, and how to work on electronic devices which were his main profession. But most importantly was ensuring job completion was done in a timely matter to make work faster and easier. I asked my cuellar what the primary mission of his unit was and he responded by saying, “ communication from the front lines and command and control were key.” I also asked him what were the primary equipment, vehicles, or weapons he used or operated while serving for the air force and he replied by saying,” I used an M16 weapon as a primary use and I dealt with operating with 4x4 trucks, 2-ton trucks, and 5k truck to transport goods. The equipment I mostly operated with was the (TRC-97 & TRC-170) Radio to communicate.”

The most important duty assignment Mr. Cuellar had was to be an,”(Electronic Technician).” He said,” because that's what gets everything going and operating and makes things happen.” The most important skill he learned was to be a Marksman and to be a technician for electronics. Throughout his whole service, he had many high points but the main ones he had and fulfilled were traveling to various parts of the United States and the world. The places that fascinated him the most were going to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain. That was something he has always wanted to do before enlisting in the United States Air Force and proceed to do during his service. Also, his main high points were meeting new people and friends because he said “I learned about people throughout as I traveled to places and I learned to value and appreciate more.”

Some low points Mr. Victor Cuellar experienced during the time he served for the air force were being recalled and having to wait in the Flight line for places for departure. But the downfall moment he had was spending time without his family and friends back from his home place during his service. But nothing keep him down because he knew he was making them proud and he did it for his country that he loves.

To finish it off I asked Mr. Cuellar if he had any message for the future generation to understand about the time you served for the (USAF) and he replied by saying, “No Matter which branch of Service a person chooses to belong to, he or she needs to make it the best time in their lives. There is nothing like serving your country and no matter who is the president at the time of service, do your job and life take care of itself.”

Mr. Cuellar currently does not pertain to any type of veteran organization or member of any sort.