Very sad news...
My husbands buddy from college and fellow Air Force officer was killed in a plane crash this week.
Today my husband is attending his funeral down in Central Texas.
Raymond was a great guy. He was one of my husbands groomsmen in our wedding and Bruce was in his. I photographed his beautiful wedding to Annette in San Antonio 1o years ago this summer.
Raymond was the kind of guy who really lived life. When I think of Raymond, I think of His huge beautiful smile and very big heart
He was very accomplished in a lot of things. Scuba Diving down at his Aunts place in the Caribbean, licensed Pilot, Lt. Colonel in the USAF, hiking, biking, mountain climbing, you name it, he did it!
He held a BA and a Masters degree and was highly intelligent.
But mostly he led a full life and was a very good role model to those who knew and loved him.
He was a very loving and doting father and husband.
He leaves behind a wife and 2 young children, Abigail and Benjamin.
Raymond will be sorely missed.
Our only consolance is that we know he is with our maker.
I think since our families also read this blog I will post his outstanding accomplishments while with the United States Air Force.
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Lieutenant Colonel Raymond E. Roessler was the deputy director for the F-117 (Nighthawk) Systems Squadron, Long Range Strike Systems Wing, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Colonel Roessler received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 847, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, in May 1987.
He is a career aircraft maintenance officer who deployed to Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM with his F-16C squadron, then later served a logistics career broadening tour in supply under the Logistics Officer Professional Development Program.
As a supply officer, he deployed to Turkey and Iraq to provide forward logistics support for U. S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk combat operations during Combined Task Force Operation PROVIDE COMFORT.
As an F-15C squadron maintenance officer, his squadron deployed in support of Operations ALLIED FORCE, SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTHERN WATCH, and NORTHERN DENIAL.
During his squadron command, Colonel Roessler’s maintenance team integrated into combat support operations for tanker and airlift missions for Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and
ENDURING FREEDOM, and executed the facilities, equipment, and training requirements for the weapon system bed down and conversion to the C-17 Globemaster III.
EDUCATION:
1987 Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
1988 Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Chanute AFB, IL.
1992 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
1994 Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL.
1995 Supply Officer Course, Medina Annex, Lackland Air Force Base, TX.
2000 Advanced Logistics Officer Course, Lackland Air Force Base, TX.
2002 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
2002 Master of Science in Military Operational Art, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL.
2005 Air War College (by correspondence).
1987 Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
1988 Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Chanute AFB, IL.
1992 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
1994 Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL.
1995 Supply Officer Course, Medina Annex, Lackland Air Force Base, TX.
2000 Advanced Logistics Officer Course, Lackland Air Force Base, TX.
2002 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
2002 Master of Science in Military Operational Art, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL.
2005 Air War College (by correspondence).
ASSIGNMENTS:
February 1988 - July 1988, student, Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Chanute AFB, Illinois
August 1988 - May 1989, Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Accessory Maintenance Branch, later OIC, Propulsion Branch, 388th Component Repair Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
May 1989 - August 1990, Assistant OIC, 421st Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), Hill AFB, Utah
September 1990 - March 1991, Assistant OIC, 421st AMU, 388th Fighter Wing (Provisional), Central Air Base, Al Minhad, United Arab Emirates
March 1991 - April 1993, Assistant OIC, 421st AMU, later Assistant Squadron Maintenance Officer, 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
June 1993 - June 1994, Chief, Weapons Safety, 36th Fighter Wing, Bitburg Air Base, Germany
July 1994 - June 1996, Flight Commander, Materiel Management, later Materiel Storage & Distribution, 86th Supply Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
June 1996 - April 1999, Aircraft Maintenance Action Officer, Logistics Officer Assignments Branch, Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas
April 1999 - June 2001, Squadron Maintenance Officer, 54th Fighter Squadron, later re-designated the 12th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
February 1988 - July 1988, student, Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course, Chanute AFB, Illinois
August 1988 - May 1989, Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Accessory Maintenance Branch, later OIC, Propulsion Branch, 388th Component Repair Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah
May 1989 - August 1990, Assistant OIC, 421st Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), Hill AFB, Utah
September 1990 - March 1991, Assistant OIC, 421st AMU, 388th Fighter Wing (Provisional), Central Air Base, Al Minhad, United Arab Emirates
March 1991 - April 1993, Assistant OIC, 421st AMU, later Assistant Squadron Maintenance Officer, 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
June 1993 - June 1994, Chief, Weapons Safety, 36th Fighter Wing, Bitburg Air Base, Germany
July 1994 - June 1996, Flight Commander, Materiel Management, later Materiel Storage & Distribution, 86th Supply Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
June 1996 - April 1999, Aircraft Maintenance Action Officer, Logistics Officer Assignments Branch, Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas
April 1999 - June 2001, Squadron Maintenance Officer, 54th Fighter Squadron, later re-designated the 12th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
August 2001 - June 2002, student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
July 2002 - June 2004, Commander, 305th Maintenance Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey
July 2002 - June 2004, Commander, 305th Maintenance Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey
July 2004 - present, Deputy Director, F-117 Systems Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze star device
Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze star devices
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze star device
Air Force Training Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait)
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with bronze star device
Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze star devices
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze star device
Air Force Training Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait)
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
1986, 1987 Outstanding Young Men of America
1990 General Lew Allen, Jr. Trophy, Company Grade Officer, Twelfth Air Force
1993 Who’s Who Registry of Rising Young Americans in American Society and Business
1999 Founding President, Logistics Officer Assoc., Northern Lights Chapter, Elmendorf AFB, AK
2003 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Munitions Maintenance Field Grade Manager, HQ AMC
1986, 1987 Outstanding Young Men of America
1990 General Lew Allen, Jr. Trophy, Company Grade Officer, Twelfth Air Force
1993 Who’s Who Registry of Rising Young Americans in American Society and Business
1999 Founding President, Logistics Officer Assoc., Northern Lights Chapter, Elmendorf AFB, AK
2003 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Munitions Maintenance Field Grade Manager, HQ AMC
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant: May 15, 1987
First Lieutenant: September 30, 1989
Captain: September 30, 1991
Major: April 1, 1999
Lieutenant Colonel: January 1, 2004
Second Lieutenant: May 15, 1987
First Lieutenant: September 30, 1989
Captain: September 30, 1991
Major: April 1, 1999
Lieutenant Colonel: January 1, 2004
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