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Born 19 Aug 1964

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Born 19 Aug 1964

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  1. Disclaimer:The contents herein are presented as is without copy write protection, it probably violates someone’s rights, and is completely offensive to worms.Parental discretion is advised…G Rated for all audiences

  2. Born 19 Aug 1964 Knock! Knock!!

  3. In 1982 Darren Hensley graduated High School as C student. His instructors felt he probably wouldn’t amount to much…

  4. “Oh $h!& !! This was higher than I thought. This is going to hurt!!” Alpha-Beta Loading dock, Lancaster Ca, DEP, 1982

  5. Darren enlisted in the USAF 9 Mar 1982, graduated Basic Training 26 Feb 1983, and graduated Airframe Repair Technical Training 17 June 1983.He was a C student and his instructors said he wouldn’t amount to much…

  6. Ugly, 105 Lbs, crooked nose, bad attitude, no sense of humor. Yup a Prophylactic Poster Child! Not to mention those ears could support more than that hat. Lackland AFB Tx, 1983

  7. In his first year assigned to the 4449th MOBSS, Holloman AFB NM, Darren far exceeded the expectations of his supervisors. Receiving high praise and no less than 5 letters of appreciation Darren found time to take a break…

  8. Bonito Lake Dam, 10 lbs heavier, receding hair line, same ugly mug, Sierra Blanca NM, 1984

  9. Having been assigned to a Mobility squadron Darren was selected as a primary deployment team member. Darren went TDY only three times. His supervisors found him to be too valuable for home base operations to release him TDY…

  10. Passport Photo or Mug shot, you be the judge! Holloman AFB NM, SrA, 1986

  11. Darren soon accelerated his OJT and 5 Level upgrade to become one of the most valuable members of the Structural Repair and Inspection (SRI) section. Darren found more time to take a break…

  12. “Take off your hat indoors” Home at last Lancaster Ca, 1986

  13. White Sands “Bunny Hop! More like a geek hop!!” NM, SrA, 1986

  14. Darren’s ability shot him to the top of the food chain within his section. His supervisors suggested he select choice tasks and high level maintenance to give him a challenge…

  15. Yes it’s true, Darren does walk on water. Here’s proof! Bonita Lake, Sierra Blanca NM, SrA, 1986

  16. Darren was soon completing 7 level tasks without batting an eye. He received many more letters recognizing his talent and skill. His supervisors recommended him for a self imposed job, setting his own hours and completing a task worthy of full recognition…

  17. Vroom, Vroom!! “You can’t go any where until you get it off the center stand dummy!!” 4449th MOBSS, Holloman AFB NM, Buck Sgt, 1987

  18. Darren took the challenge, set in motion a plan, and achieved his greatest accomplishment. He single handedly constructed a model of a Bare Base measuring 8ft x 12ft, encased in glass. He donated this model to his base…

  19. Bare Base Model preposition with TSgt Larson, Post Dedication, 4449 MOBSS, Holloman AFB, SSgt, 1988

  20. Darren was recognized with an Achievement Medal for distinctive accomplishment. It took 18 Months, 16 to18 hours a day, 7 days a week with no breaks to reach his ambitious goal… Yet he found time to take another break…

  21. The Hobby Connection RC Car raceway “Hey!!! Who gave the big mouth a microphone”Alamogordo, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1988

  22. Not satisfied with his production the Air Force demanded more from less…

  23. Mini Bare Base Model 1988

  24. Mini Bare Base Model 1989

  25. Only 5 were ever made. The recipient list is short…1st Col Ira L. Hester, 4449 MOBSS CC2nd B. Gen. James S. Allen, 833rd AD CC3rd CMSgt Charles McKenna, 4449 MOBSS Fab Branch Chief4th B. Gen John F. Miller, 49 FW CCand Darren given under the hand of B.Gen John F. Miller

  26. Darren was still young and needed some refinement, he had been promoted, so he was sent to school…

  27. NCO Leadership School Graduation, “better luck next time Darren” 4449th MOBSS, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1988

  28. Darren was further recognized as a real “Make it Happen” troop. He was given a prime TDY assignment. Very few personnel were given this opportunity of a lifetime…

  29. Wadi Kenya AB Egypt4401st Combat Support Squadron (Provisional)US CENTAF, 9th AF

  30. Center Row behind the babe, guess why she’s smiling? 4401st CSS(P) Wadi Kenya Egypt, SSgt, 1989

  31. Blue Hat week, Wadi Kenya AB Egypt, Coronet Aspen, 1989 “Hey Darren heard you gained 20 lbs but lost more hair.”

  32. Wadi Kenya AB Egypt, Coronet Aspen, 1989 blue hat good bye water down, Darren’s the wet one in the middle.

  33. To the beat of Lee Greenwoods “Proud to be an American” and Kick and two and kick… Wadi Kenya AB Egypt, Coronet Aspen, 1989

  34. Upon his return, Darren was recognized for his outstanding performance with another Achievement Medal…

  35. Capt Gomez presents Air Force Achievement Medal 1st OLC 4449 MOBSS, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1989

  36. His supervisors wrestling with Darren’s thirst for challenge, assigned him the task of compiling a database of Harvest Bare/Falcon assets in garrison and deployed. He began his adventure into the computer age joining the deployment support team. A bold task, he concurred it and became renowned for his talent with technology, The recognition keeps adorning him…

  37. LtCol Hill presents Air Force Achievement Medal 2nd OLC 49 BBSG, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1989

  38. Darren finds yet more time to take a break…

  39. ANTS Model Rail Road Show, “Take off your hat indoors you dummy!” Lots-A-Shops, Alamogordo, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1989

  40. ANTS Model Rail Road Show, “There’s that hat again” Lots-A-Shops, Alamogordo, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1990

  41. Ambitious for another great opportunity Darren expands his resume’ and completes a pre Desert Shield TDY at Sheppard AFB Texas. From humble beginnings come great expectations…

  42. Award winning teardown and repack crew, and Darren too, 2nd from left. Operation Desert Storm, SA, 4404th CSS(P), SSgt, 1990

  43. “It’s Dark out, I’m using a flash, and he’s got his shades on!, Get off your duff and get to work lazy bones” ODS KSA, SSgt, 1991

  44. Sirsink Iraq?!?? I knew I should have took that left turn in Albuquerque” Operation Provide Comfort, SSgt, 1991

  45. Once again upon his return Darren is praised for his incredible drive to accomplish the mission…

  46. During his deployment to the desert, Darren lead record breaking teams in setup, operation, teardown and redeployment of Harvest Bare and Harvest Falcon Assets…

  47. LtCol Miller presents The Kuwait Liberation Medal (SA), and the Air Force Commendation Medal, 49th BBSS Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1991 “Hey he’s awake for this one.”

  48. Still looking for a real challenge Darren becomes the 49th Bare Base Systems Group Technical Integration manager. No stranger to the career field Darren soon makes high level decisions affecting mission accomplishment for the group. He is in charge of over 1.5 million dollars of network and small computer equipment…

  49. Technical Integration NCOIC “I can program this computer with one hand tied to my …” 49th BBSG, Holloman AFB NM, SSgt, 1991

  50. Presented with the prospect of becoming an all around person, Darren was recognized with a cash award for his accomplishments as an outstanding bowler on the squadron bowling team. Further more his contribution clinched the capture of the commanders trophy for the 49th BBSG…

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