Dennis Brown - Rifle Sgt - 1975-1976
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 I
was made Rifle Sergant
because
of my experience with the Springfield Rifles rifle drill team. I
was also IG for my last 2 months. I added a few frills to the
rifle
routines like a Queen Anne Salute, exchanges, and a stairs
routine.
I fought to get real rifles, Springfields or M1's, but no success.
I
remember making the boot blousers
out
of tin cans with pennies taped to them for weight, and the boot-burning
to ready the boots for spit-shine. We wore white helmets
and plain
white ascots with the 1550 uniform. Khakis were phased out that
year.
We threw a lot of 'boots' in the shower, and other forms of harrassment
were common. The 24 hour inspection was brutal. My
best year in USAF.
 Dennis Brown's
Certificate of Recognition.
Note the Squadron designation: 3410
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