Veterans in Blue - Chief Master Sgt. Craig Bergman

Photo By Master Sgt. Patrick Doll | Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Craig Bergman stands in front of the HH-3 "Jolly Green Giant" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 19, 2016. Bergman retired as the maintenance superintendent for the 943rd Maintenance Squadron in 2007, having been one of five U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen to establish the 71st Special Operations Squadron and bring the HH-3 here. His family's military legacy dates back to World War I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carolyn Herrick)  

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, AZ, UNITED STATES

11.03.2016

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3d Audiovisual Squadron

It was there he discovered helicopters, and he was hooked. As a career helicopter maintainer, Bergman’s passion for special operations swelled. He and four fellow Citizen Airmen established the 71st Special Operations Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Over the years Bergman deployed to Honduras, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, several locations in Europe, El Salvador, Venezuela, Canada and many other places around the world. He served a total of 33 years before retiring on Oct. 21, 2007. He now volunteers, speaking at local schools on patriotism, citizenship, constitution and the Bill of Rights.

• Date Taken: 11.03.2016
• Date Posted: 11.04.2016 10:58
• Story ID: 213694
• Location: DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, AZ, US