VIRTUAL UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

FORM 201 PERSONNEL FILE

 Updated 5 Sep 2010
NAME: Steve Bender RANK: Major CALLSIGN: USAF3300

COMMISSIONED: 16 Jul 2010

STATUS: Active
VATSIM ID: 939210
ASSIGNMENT: AMC / 437AW /CC






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Career

Flight Hours: 1376.5 - Senior Pilot
Aircraft: C-17A Globemaster III (MR)

 Completed Online Events: 5
Combat Efficiency: 0/0

 TRAINING
  • IFT-101: 01 Jan 06
  • IFT-102: 01 Jan 06
  • IFT-104: 01 Jan 06
  • IPT: 01 Jan 06
  • UPT: 01 Jan 06
  • UPT-201: 01 Jan 06
  • UPT-203: 01 Jan 06
  • UPT-205: 01 Jan 06
  • SUPT: 01 Jan 06
  • MQT C-130: 03 Nov 07
  • MQT C-17: 28 Oct 07
  • MQT C-5: 18 Mar 06
  • MQT KC-10: 15 Dec 06
  • MQT KC-135: 01 Jan 06
  • MQT-495: 07 Mar 06
    NARRATIVE INFORMATION:
    24 Sep 2006: Accepted into the vUSAF Training Program.
    20 Dec 2006: Returned to the rank of vMAJ and transferred to the 2nd AS as the squadron Commander. // John Britt HQ vUSAF

    7 Mar 2007: Awarded the Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award w/Bronze Attachment for participation in OPDF07 by Glenn Blanco

    5 Jul 2007: On tne 24 Sep 2006 vCapt Steve Bender was asigned to AMC/60AMW/22AS. AF/DP

    15 Jul 2007: Appointed as Executive Officer of AETC on this date. AF/CV

    11 Aug 2007: During the period 1 Apr – 30 Jun 2007, members of the 305th Air Mobility Wing distinguished themselves as they accumulated more than 628 hours of flying time in support of vUSAF activities. This total represents an average of more than 89 hours per pilot, more than any other wing in the vUSAF. The distinctive accomplishments of the 305AMW has reflected positively upon the vUSAF, its members, and its founders, and because of these actions it is hereby recommended they be awarded the Distinguished Squadron Award.

    11 Aug 2007: Awarded the Distinguished Squadron by Glenn Blanco

    22 Aug 2007: Appointed as Commander of AETC on this date, and given a discretionary promotion to Brigadier General to commensurate with position. AF/CV

    26 Aug 2007: Awarded the VUSAF Operation Red Flag Participation Award by Glenn Blanco

    26 Aug 2007: vMAJ Steve Bender participated in RF07-03 and is hereby awarded the vUSAF Operation Red Flag ribbon. (AFPC)

    1 Sep 2007: vMAJ Steve Bender is cited for his contributions in OPRF07-03. (AFPC)

    28 Oct 2007: completed MQT C-17 per IP Dennis Stanek. (AFPC)

    28 Oct 2007: Awarded the MQT COMPLETION - 5 AWARD by Glenn Blanco

    30 Oct 2007: Upgraded to Master IP Rating on this date. (HQAF/CV)

    30 Oct 2007: Steve Bender is awarded the vUSAF 1 Year Longevity Award for being a member for over 1 year.

    3 Nov 2007: completed MQT C-130. (Dennis Stanek)

    19 Nov 2007: member completed BAQ for the A-10. (IP Jerry Armstrong)

    19 Dec 2007: Resigned as AETC Commander. Re-assigned to the 6th Aerial Refueling Squadron as the Squadron Commander. (HQAF/CV)

    13 Jan 2008: awarded discretionary promotion to Colonel effective this date

    4 Feb 2008: Awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal by Glenn Blanco

    4 Feb 2008: Awarded the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal by Glenn Blanco

    4 Feb 2008: vCol. Steve Bender has been awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for direct participation in Reno 911 from 06 January 2008 to 14 January 2008.

    24 Feb 2008: Awarded the Operation Deep Freeze Participation Award w/Bronze Attachment-2 by Glenn Blanco

    10 Mar 2008: Callsign changed from USAF3014 to USAF7031 by Glenn Blanco

    10 Mar 2008: transfer request has been approved. Member transferred to ACC/1FW/27FS

    10 Mar 2008: rank changed to Major

    11 Mar 2008: Awarded the Virtual Air Force Outstanding Unit Award by Glenn Blanco

    11 Mar 2008: During the period 1 Dec 2007 – 29 Feb 2008, members of the 60th Air Mobility Wing distinguished themselves as they accumulated more than 1,600 hours of flying time in support of vUSAF activities. This total represents an average of more than 129 hours per pilot, more than any other wing in the vUSAF. The distinctive accomplishments of the 60AMW has reflected positively upon the vUSAF, its members, and its founders, and because of these actions it is hereby recommended they be awarded the Outstanding Unit Award.

    27 Mar 2008: Awarded the Good Conduct Award for flight time performance and active participation during the last 12 months in duty within both the vAMC and vACC

    27 Mar 2008: Awarded the VUSAF Humanitarian Service Medal for participation in Operation Nortern Vigil

    7 Jul 2008: transferred to AMC/97AMW/55ARS for KC-10 currency

    9 Jul 2008: transferred to AMC/22ARW/6ARS

    14 Jul 2008: promoted to Squadron Commander, 6th Air Refueling Squadron

    9 Oct 2008: transferred to AMC/62AW/4AS

    11 Nov 2008: Steve Bender is awarded the vUSAF 2 Year Longevity Award for being a member for over 2 years.

    3 Feb 2009: Callsign changed from to resign by Glenn Blanco

    15 Mar 2009: Callsign changed from REJOIN to USAF2012 by Glenn Blanco

    15 Mar 2009: re-instated into active duty.

    16 Jul 2010: Awarded the Instructor Pilot by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    16 Jul 2010: Callsign changed from REJOIN to USAF3014 by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    29 Jul 2010: Callsign changed from USAF3014 to USAF3300 by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    11 Aug 2010: 29 Jul 2010: promoted to Wing Commander, 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston.

    16 Aug 2010: Awarded the SUPT COMPLETION AWARD by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    16 Aug 2010: Awarded the MQT COMPLETION - 5 AWARD by Carlos 'Rogue' Berrios

    16 Aug 2010: participated in Operation Red Flag Alaska, 2010