MSgt. Charles N. MANDERS Jr. retires, 2005

MANDERS

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 9/12/2012 at 22:48:49

Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
Thursday, December 22, 2005

Manders retires from U.S. Air Force

When Master Sergeant Charles N. MANDERS Jr. retired at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi Friday, March 18, his father Charles MANDERS of Ellston attended the ceremony.

Master Sergeant MANDERS retired after more than 20 years of service in the Air Force. Up until the time he retired, he was the NCOIC of Administration and Reports for the 14th Security Forces Squardron, Columbus Air Base, Mississipi. He was responsible for the overall management of the wing's information security, reports and analysis and personnel security sections and conducted research and advised the commander on special projects.

MANDERS enlisted in the Air Force in March 1981 as a law enforcement specialist. Over the years he was promoted, being named a Master Sergeant in October 2001.

During his career he srved at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, and then was overseas in Okinawa, the United Kingdom, and Germany for much of his career. He began his present assignment in February 1999.

At his retirement, he was presented the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, one of the almost 20 medals he has earned during his career.

Captain Shannon G. SMITH, Commander 14th Security Forces Squadron, was presiding officer for the retirement ceremony.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, September of 2012