VIRTUAL UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

FORM 201 PERSONNEL FILE

 Updated 29 Jul 2010
NAME: Mugur 'Phaser' Ion RANK: Major CALLSIGN: USAF8109

COMMISSIONED: 22 Dec 2007

STATUS: Active
VATSIM ID: 1031557
ASSIGNMENT: ANG/102nd RQS/





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Career

Flight Hours: 500.6 - Pilot
Aircraft: HC-130 Hercules (MR)
Secondary Aircraft: HH-60G Pave Hawk (MR)

 Completed Online Events: 1
Combat Efficiency: 0/0

 TRAINING
  • IFT-101: 11 Jan 08
  • IFT-102: 14 Jan 08
  • IPT: 14 Jan 08
  • UPT: 18 Jan 08
  • SUPT: 18 Jan 08
  • MQT HH-60: 16 Jun 08
  • MQT MC-130H: 05 Mar 08
  • MQT-495: 21 Apr 09
  • O-5 vLt Col Exam: 14 Feb 10
    NARRATIVE INFORMATION:
    22 Dec 2007: Accepted into the vUSAF Training Program.
    30 Dec 2007: Pilot Removed from 85th Flight Training Squadron Roster by Ben 'Radar' Oakley.

    31 Dec 2007: Callsign changed from to HOLD by Ben 'Radar' Oakley

    3 Jan 2008: Callsign changed from HOLD to USAF4011 by Glenn Blanco

    14 Jan 2008: Awarded the IPT COMPLETION AWARD by Ben 'Radar' Oakley

    15 Jan 2008: Callsign changed from USAF4011 to USAF8034 by Glenn Blanco

    15 Jan 2008: promoted to First Lieutenant and transferred to AMC/463AG/61AS for C-130 BAQ. (AFPC)

    20 Jan 2008: Awarded the UPT COMPLETION AWARD by Glenn Blanco

    20 Jan 2008: Awarded the SUPT COMPLETION AWARD by Glenn Blanco

    20 Jan 2008: completed UPT/SUPT in the C-130 (IP vCol. Chris Trott)

    17 Feb 2008: Awarded the MQT COMPLETION - 1 AWARD by Glenn Blanco

    17 Feb 2008: completed MQT in the C-130 per IP vMGEN DENNIS STANEK and transferred to ANG/106RW/102RS

    5 Mar 2008: Awarded the MQT COMPLETION - 2 AWARD by Glenn Blanco

    5 Mar 2008: completed MQT course in the MC-130P, per IP vMaj. Craig Gibson

    21 Jun 2008: ** MQT COMPLETIONS: C-130 (16 February 2008) **

    21 Jun 2008: completed MQT in the HH-60 per IP vCol Hajo Lippke

    29 Jun 2008: Awarded the VUSAF Air Medal by Glenn 'GasMan' Blanco

    29 Jun 2008: During the period of Operation Nargis, Lieutenant Mugur Ion, Pilot, 102nd RQS (ANG), distinguished himself by meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight by providing humaniatiran aid and airlift support to the local Myanmar area. During this period, the airmanship and dedication exhibited by Lieutenant Ion in the successful accomplishment of 8 airdrop missions, 1 airlift mission and 2 SAR missions demonstrated his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty. The professional ability and outstanding aerial accomplishments of Lieutenant Ion reflect great creditupon himself and the Virtual United States Air Force's 106th Rescue Wing (ANG).

    29 Jun 2008: Awarded the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal by Glenn 'GasMan' Blanco

    29 Jun 2008: awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for Operation Nargis

    5 Jul 2008: Awarded the Expeditionary Medal by Glenn 'GasMan' Blanco

    5 Jul 2008: awarded the Expeditionary Medal for participation in Operation Safari

    19 Jul 2008: Mugur Ion is awarded the vUSAF Longevity Award for being a member for over 6 months.

    16 Sep 2008: promoted to Captain on this date

    15 Oct 2008: Awarded the Virtual Air Force Commendation Medal by Glenn Blanco

    15 Oct 2008: vFirst Lieutenant Mugur Ion distinguished himself by meritorious service as Mission Pilot, HH-60G, 106th Rescue Wing, 102nd Rescue Squadron, NYANG, Gabreski Airport, NY, during Operation Gustav from Sep 2nd – Sep 5th 2008. vLt Ion was dispatched as flight lead of a two ship rescue element to the vicinity of 8LA1 airport in response to an air disaster involving a Boeing 727. Both Jolly aircraft arrived on scene shortly after and proceeded to conduct a text book rescue of 18 casualties and ferried them out of harms way to an awaiting medical team on shore. After the rescue phase of the operation was complete, vLt Ion’s wingman was tasked to fly three critical patients to KBIX. vLt. Ion assumed chase duties and immediately coordinated with the airborne mission commander for HAAR. After HAAR was conducted and taking advantage of the good weather, vLt Ion requested additional hook ups for currency training. While conducting these hook-ups the pilot of KING30 lost situational awareness and stalled his aircraft causing an immediate flat spin from 1000ft AGL. vLt Ion did not hesitate and immediately positioned himself into a rescue posture, ready to provide rescue services to the crew of KING30. It is also significant to mention that vLt. Ion logged a total of 13.96 hours and rescued 30 survivors, during the operation more than any other line pilot with the 106th Rescue Wing in support of search and rescue operations. vLt. Ion’s leadership, skill, quick thinking during an in-flight emergency and his dedication to accomplish the 106th's mission, reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the Virtual USAF New York Air National Guard.

    20 Dec 2008: Awarded the Virtual Air Force Outstanding Unit Award by Glenn Blanco

    20 Dec 2008: The 106th Rescue Wing, NYANG, distinguished itself by exceptionally outstanding achievement from 1 October 2007 to 1 October 2008. During this period, the 106th Rescue Wing accomplished its mission with a maximum degree of combat readiness. The professionalism, knowledge, and technical skills of the 106th Rescue Wing personnel contributed directly to the fulfillment of Air National Guard objectives. The distinctive accomplishments of the members of the 106th Rescue Wing reflect great credit upon themselves and the Virtual USAF Air National Guard.

    20 Jan 2009: Mugur Ion is awarded the vUSAF 1 Year Longevity Award for being a member for over 1 year.

    21 Apr 2009: Callsign changed from USAF8034 to USAF3022 by Glenn Blanco

    21 Apr 2009: Appointed Squadron Commander for the 50th Airlift Squadron

    22 Apr 2009: Awarded the Instructor Pilot by Glenn Blanco

    22 Apr 2009: completed MQT-495 per Master IP Todd Ruth

    1 May 2009: Callsign changed from USAF3022 to USAF8034 by Glenn Blanco

    21 May 2009: Callsign changed from USAF8034 to USAF8124 by Glenn Blanco

    3 Jul 2009: Appointed Squadron Commander 102RS, 106RW, and granted a discretionary promotion to Maj. This date. (AFPC)

    6 Sep 2009: Callsign changed from USAF8124 to USAF8105 by Andrew 'Magic' Rogers

    6 Sep 2009: Awarded the Good Conduct Award by Andrew 'Magic' Rogers

    6 Sep 2009: Awarded the VUSAF Operation Red Flag Participation Award by Andrew 'Magic' Rogers

    6 Sep 2009: Participated in OPR RFA09 (AFPC)

    27 Sep 2009: Awarded the Air National Guard Service Award by Robert 'Shadow' Phillips

    17 Nov 2009: Per vMg. Gen. C. Berrios: From the period of October 2nd, 2009 to 12th October, 2009, vMaj. Mugur Ion, Commander of the 102nd Rescue Squadron, 106th Recue Wing, ANG, has distinguished himself and his unit with his leadership abilities during Search and Rescue Operation in Samoa Island after an earthquake and tsunami. Maj. Ion flew a total of 6 sorties, starting one within 16 hours of being deployed to and are of operations after flying more than 10 hours he was the sole representative of our club in a in that Area, Rescued 15 people in danger of drowning and located and airdropped life rafts in the Search and rescue for a sinking ship, accumulated over 18 hours of flight time in this one week period. His dedication makes him an asset to his squadron, his wing and the VUSAF as a whole. 2nd Humanitarian award has been authorized by the CoS on this date.

    29 Dec 2009: Mugur 'Phaser' Ion is awarded the vUSAF 2 Year Longevity Award for being a member for over 2 years.

    12 Feb 2010: Callsign changed from USAF8105 to USAF8103 by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    28 Mar 2010: For supporting the vUSAF operation during Operation Haiti, a relief mission to provide humanitarian aid to the earthquake struck region around Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The above-named is awarded with the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal.

    10 May 2010: Awarded the VATSIM Special Operations Administration Joint Operations Medal by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    14 Jun 2010: Callsign changed from USAF8103 to USAF8109 by Hajo Lippke