Ernest Oliveira:
CLASS OF 1960
Durfee High SchoolClass of 1960
Fall river, MA
Salve Regina UniversityClass of 1984
Newport, RI
Durfee Technical InstituteClass of 1964
Fall river, MA
University of Massachusetts Class of 1964
North dartmouth, MA
Ernest's Story
EDUCATION:
BS Electrical Engineering, University Of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, 1964
MS Military Science, Naval War College, 1983
MS Management, Salve Regina University, 1984
JOB TITLES, NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND:
1970-1973 - Electronic Engineer, Electro-Magnetic Section, Physics Branch, Weapons Department
1973-1982 - Fleet Liaison and Certification Branch Head
1982-1983 - Combat Control Systems Hardware Development Branch Head
1983-1988 - SEAWOLF Class Submarine Combat System, Chief Engineer
1988-2004 - Technical Manager and Chief Engineer for the SEAWOLF Class AN/BSY-2 Submarine Combat System Program
Major Awards:
Naval Undersea Warfare Center Award for Excellence in Management
National Defense Industrial Association Bronze Medallion for Undersea Warfare Technology
Vice President Gore Hammer Award for Reinventing Government
MILITARY SERVICE:
US Air Force (1964-1970)
Rhode Island Air National Guard (1972-1997)
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Air Force Officer Training School, Lackland AFB, Texas.
Navigator Training, James Connaly AFB Texas
Electronic Warfare Officer Training, Mather AFB, CA.
Air Force Survival Training, Fairchild AFB, WA.
B-52 Combat Crew Training, Castle AFB, CA
99th Bomb Wing, Westover AFB, MA.B52 Electronic Warfare Officer
3 combat tours, Viet Nam over 200 combat missions.
Rhode Island Air National Guard. 1972/97
Electronic Warfare Officer, 156 Tactical Air Control Center Squadron.
Chief of Maintenance, 156 Tactical Air Control Center Squadron
Chief of Maintenance, 282 Combat Communications Squadron
Director of Logistics, 281 Combat Communications Group
Director of Operations, 281 Combat Communications Group
Commander, 282 Combat Communications Squadron
Deputy Commander, 281 Comb...Expand for more
at Communications Group.
Commander, 281 Combat Communications Group, Headquarters Group including 4 Combat Communications Squadrons, 282 CCS, Coventry RI, 283 CCS, Savannah GA, 263 CCS, Badin NC, and 118 CCS, Charlotte NC.
Retired Colonel O-6
Aeronautical rating Master Navigator over 3500 hours B-52, T-29, C-119, and C-130 aircraft.
MILITARY AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Legion Of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Meritorious Service Medal (Two Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Medal (Seven Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Achievement Medal (Two Oak Leaf Clusters)
Presidential Unit Citation (Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (Combat "V" For Valor and Three Oak Leaf Clusters)
Combat Crew Medal
National Defense Medal (Two Stars)
Vietnam Service Medal ( Eleven Battle Stars)
Air Force Longevity Ribbon (Six Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Reserve Medal
Air Force Training Medal
Small Arms Expert Ribbon (Bronze Star)
Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnamese Cross Of Gallantry
Rhode Island Star
Georgia Meritorious Service Medal
Rhode Island National Guard Service Medal.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
Military Order of Foreign Wars of The United States, Rhode Island Commandery - Past Commander
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara, Ancient Order of Saint Barbara Medallion
National Guard Association of the United States, Life Member
National Guard Association of Rhode Island, Life Member
National Defense Industrial Association
Naval War College Alumni Association
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Life Member
AMVETS, Life Member
Military Order of Foreign Wars, Life Member
Providence Marine Corps Artillery
Elks Lodge 104, Newport Rhode Island
Wanumetonomy Country Club, Middletown, RI
Edgewater Arms Condominium Association, Fort Lauderdale, FL., President, Building Committee Chairman
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