Russel Baumgartner:
CLASS OF 1982
Victor Valley High SchoolClass of 1982
Victorville, CA
Bible Baptist Christian High SchoolClass of 1982
Victorville, CA
Hesperia Junior High SchoolClass of 1979
Hesperia, CA
Joshua Circle Elementary SchoolClass of 1976
Hesperia, CA
Juniper Elementary SchoolClass of 1973
Hesperia, CA
Russel's Story
Life
Joined the USAF in 09/82...been doing Communications (telephones) and/or Quality Control/Maintenance Support my whole career...bases in order: Lackland AFB, TX (09/82 - 11/82); Sheppard AFB, TX (11/82 - 03/83); Vandenberg AFB, CA (03/83 - 11/85); Incirlik AB, Turkey (11/85 - 01/88); Vandenberg AFB, CA (01/88 - 09/92); Sembach AB, Germany (09/92 - 09/94); Ramstein AB, Germany (09/94 - 09/96); Scott AFB, IL (09/96 - Present). Been to the following countries either on vacation or for temporary duty: Spain, Italy (6 times), Scotland, England, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Austria, Greece, Switzerland, Israel, Kuwait, Canada, and Mexico. Israel was my favorite temp duty spot; Scotland and Italy are tied for best vacation spots. Been married twice...first one was a mistake...07/84 - 07/88. Married former Melissa Marie Parton on 4 August 1989. We have four boys: Joel (step-son, April 85); Travis (March 92), and twins Chandler a...Expand for more
nd Christian (May 96). We bought 1.5 acres in Mascoutah, IL, so this will be home when I retire in 10/2002. We'll start the home-building process in the spring of 2002. Update (6 November 2001) - Still in the USAF...and "Stop Loss" might keep me longer than my retirement date. I'm two classes away from my bachelor's degree in Human Resource Development - Adult Education. Wish I would have started on my education sooner in my career...kinda tough juggling military work, full time school work, and family. Especially since the boys are all playing sports, now. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I also now understand why people throw huge parties after graduation. It's a lot of work. Update (28 January 2002) - Well, they gave me another stripe (E-7) so I had to extend my enlistment until January 2004. Sure hope the extra retirement money is worth it. Wondering if we're going to have a 20-year reunion...anybody know?
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