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Regis F. A. Urschler

January 31, 2023

Regis F. A. Urschler (born 23 April 1935) is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general who served as the vice commander of Electronic Security Command (ESC). ESC was formed in 1979, and Urschler became vice commander in May 1982. He retired from active duty 1 June 1985 a decorated Vietnam War and Cold War command pilot with more than 15,000 flying hours, including 1,500-plus in combat. His overseas tours of duty included Japan, Turkey, Greenland and England.

Brigadier General

Regis F. A. Urschler
Regis F. A. Urschler
Birth nameRegis F. A. Urschler
Born (1935-04-23) April 23, 1935 (age 87)
Pittsburgh, PA
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service1953–1985
Rank Brigadier General
Commands held55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing
Electronic Security Command
Wars/Actions
Awards

Early life

Urschler, born 23 April 1935, is the son of Austrian immigrant parents, raised in an immigrant community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] After graduation from North Catholic High School in Troyhill in 1953,[2] He enlisted in the Air Force entering pilot training at 19.[2][1][3]

Military career

Urschler was a command pilot who spent 28 years of his 32-year career with Strategic Air Command.[3] He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in business economics from Park College, Parkville, Missouri, in 1973.[2] He completed Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.[1] During the Cold War, he flew reconnaissance missions in the skies over the Soviet Union, China and North Korea.[3]

Assignments

  1. Enlisted, then completed Air Force Basic Military Training at Sampson Air Force Base, Geneva, NY.[1]
  2. His initial assignment was Reese AFB, Lubbock, TX.[4]
  3. April 1954, he entered Primary Flight Training as an Aviation Cadet at Hondo Air Base, TX, and later, Basic Flight Training at Vance AFB, Enid, OK.[4]
  4. August 1955, commissioned a Second Lieutenant and received his Pilot Wings.[4]
  5. Next (date unknown, probably 1955), he was assigned to the 343d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Forbes AFB, Topeka, KS as Aircraft Commander in RB-47E's, H's and K's and the EB and ERB-47s. While assigned to this unit, his flying duties included numerous tours of duty in Japan, Turkey, Greenland, England and Alaska.[4]
  6. December 1964, assigned to KC-135 transition training at Castle AFB, CA.[2]
  7. April 1965, assigned to the 4157th Strategic Wing at Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, AK as Aircraft Commander and Instructor Pilot in RC-135D, E and S Models. He often flew the RC-135E and S from Shemya Air Force Station, in the Aleutian Islands.[4]
  8. May 1967, assigned to 343d SRS again, now located at Offutt AFB, NE as Crew Commander and Instructor Pilot in RC-135C and RC-135T models.[4]
  9. July 1970, assigned to the 82d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, 376th Strategic Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan as Squadron Operations Officer (and commander from 1971 to 1973) concurrently performing as Instructor Pilot in RC-135M's while flying missions in support of the Vietnam War.[2]
  10. May 1973, assigned to Offutt AFB again and entered the Bootstrap program at Park College, graduating in December 1973.[2][4]
  11. December 1973, assigned to Offutt AFB, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, as Senior Controller, Director of Command and Control.
  12. August 1975, assigned to the 301st Air Refueling Wing, Rickenbacker AFB, Columbus, OH as Vice Commander, assuming command July 1977.[2]
  13. May 1978, assigned back to 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB as Wing Commander.[5]
  14. August 1980, assigned to 47th Air Division, Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA as Air Division Commander.
  15. May 1982, final assignment, Electronic Security Command, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX as Vice Commander.[6][2]
  16. 1 June 1985, retired.
Promotions
Insignia Rank Date
  Brigadier General May 31, 1980
  Second Lieutenant August 1955

Awards and decorations

Brigadier General Regis Urschler was awarded the Order of the Sword on May 1, 1985.

General Urschler has been awarded the following awards and decorations:

Memberships[1]

Personal life and retirement

 
Regis Urschler in retirement with his P-51 "Gun Fighter"

Regis Urschler never married.[3] After a 32-year military career, he retired from the Air Force on June 1, 1985. He underwent five-way bypass heart surgery in 2001, and returned to flying his P-51 for several years. In retirement alone, Urschler has logged more than 3,000 hours at air shows in his private P-51 Mustang, named "Gun Fighter". After turning 80 years old in 2015, he no longer flies. Today he enjoys gardening and nature.[3][1]

See also

Order of the Sword – Recipients List

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Brig General USAF (Ret) Regis F.A. Urschler". The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends gml2007.com. 2007. Retrieved 5 August 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Brigadier General Regis F.A. Urschler". Military Bios. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e Kelly, Michael (27 April 2015). "Kelly: 80th birthday a major milestone for flying hero who scaled the heights during Vietnam, Cold War". Omaha.com. Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Brigadier General Regis F.A. Urschler". U.S. Air Force. 1 June 1985. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  5. ^ Robertson, Patsy (20 January 2017). Haulman, Daniel (ed.). "55th Wing – Fact Sheet". AFHRA.AF.mil. AF Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  6. ^ "American Heritage Week Activities Set" (PDF). Freedom Through Vigilance Association. Hilltop News. 7 October 1982. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Regis F.A. Urschler". Valor.Militarytimes.Com. Sightline Media Group. 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2018.

  This article incorporates public domain material from 55th Wing – Fact Sheet. Air Force Historical Research Agency.

External links

  • The Stratojet Newsletter, Vol 9, November 2000
  • 8th Air Force Historical Society
  • National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force
  • 55th Fighter Group Website
  • Commemorative Air Force
  • Warbirds of America – Urschler's P-51 "Gun Fighter"
  • Omaha World-Herald, Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Regis Urschler

January 31, 2023
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Regis F A Urschler born 23 April 1935 is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general who served as the vice commander of Electronic Security Command ESC ESC was formed in 1979 and Urschler became vice commander in May 1982 He retired from active duty 1 June 1985 a decorated Vietnam War and Cold War command pilot with more than 15 000 flying hours including 1 500 plus in combat His overseas tours of duty included Japan Turkey Greenland and England Brigadier GeneralRegis F A UrschlerRegis F A UrschlerBirth nameRegis F A UrschlerBorn 1935 04 23 April 23 1935 age 87 Pittsburgh PAAllegiance United StatesService wbr branchUnited States Air ForceYears of service1953 1985RankBrigadier GeneralCommands held55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing Electronic Security CommandWars ActionsVietnam War Cold WarAwardsAF Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal 18 OLC AF Commendation Medal 3 OLC Contents 1 Early life 2 Military career 2 1 Assignments 2 2 Awards and decorations 2 3 Memberships 1 3 Personal life and retirement 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditUrschler born 23 April 1935 is the son of Austrian immigrant parents raised in an immigrant community in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 1 After graduation from North Catholic High School in Troyhill in 1953 2 He enlisted in the Air Force entering pilot training at 19 2 1 3 Military career EditUrschler was a command pilot who spent 28 years of his 32 year career with Strategic Air Command 3 He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in business economics from Park College Parkville Missouri in 1973 2 He completed Squadron Officer School Air Command and Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces 1 During the Cold War he flew reconnaissance missions in the skies over the Soviet Union China and North Korea 3 Assignments Edit Enlisted then completed Air Force Basic Military Training at Sampson Air Force Base Geneva NY 1 His initial assignment was Reese AFB Lubbock TX 4 April 1954 he entered Primary Flight Training as an Aviation Cadet at Hondo Air Base TX and later Basic Flight Training at Vance AFB Enid OK 4 August 1955 commissioned a Second Lieutenant and received his Pilot Wings 4 Next date unknown probably 1955 he was assigned to the 343d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing Forbes AFB Topeka KS as Aircraft Commander in RB 47E s H s and K s and the EB and ERB 47s While assigned to this unit his flying duties included numerous tours of duty in Japan Turkey Greenland England and Alaska 4 December 1964 assigned to KC 135 transition training at Castle AFB CA 2 April 1965 assigned to the 4157th Strategic Wing at Eielson AFB Fairbanks AK as Aircraft Commander and Instructor Pilot in RC 135D E and S Models He often flew the RC 135E and S from Shemya Air Force Station in the Aleutian Islands 4 May 1967 assigned to 343d SRS again now located at Offutt AFB NE as Crew Commander and Instructor Pilot in RC 135C and RC 135T models 4 July 1970 assigned to the 82d Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron 376th Strategic Wing Kadena AB Okinawa Japan as Squadron Operations Officer and commander from 1971 to 1973 concurrently performing as Instructor Pilot in RC 135M s while flying missions in support of the Vietnam War 2 May 1973 assigned to Offutt AFB again and entered the Bootstrap program at Park College graduating in December 1973 2 4 December 1973 assigned to Offutt AFB Headquarters Strategic Air Command as Senior Controller Director of Command and Control August 1975 assigned to the 301st Air Refueling Wing Rickenbacker AFB Columbus OH as Vice Commander assuming command July 1977 2 May 1978 assigned back to 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing Offutt AFB as Wing Commander 5 August 1980 assigned to 47th Air Division Fairchild AFB Spokane WA as Air Division Commander May 1982 final assignment Electronic Security Command Kelly AFB San Antonio TX as Vice Commander 6 2 1 June 1985 retired Promotions Insignia Rank Date Brigadier General May 31 1980 Second Lieutenant August 1955Awards and decorations Edit Brigadier General Regis Urschler was awarded the Order of the Sword on May 1 1985 General Urschler has been awarded the following awards and decorations Decorations 4 7 Badges Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Command Pilot Badge Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal 18 OLC Air Force Commendation Medal 3 OLC Memberships 1 Edit Honorary member of the Tuskegee Airmen Life member of the Air Force Association Order of Daedalians Veterans of Foreign Wars 8th Air Force Historical Society Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Center 55th Fighter Group Association Commemorative Air Force Experimental Aircraft Association Member of the Air Force Museum Foundation Founding member of the American Air Museum in BritainPersonal life and retirement Edit Regis Urschler in retirement with his P 51 Gun Fighter Regis Urschler never married 3 After a 32 year military career he retired from the Air Force on June 1 1985 He underwent five way bypass heart surgery in 2001 and returned to flying his P 51 for several years In retirement alone Urschler has logged more than 3 000 hours at air shows in his private P 51 Mustang named Gun Fighter After turning 80 years old in 2015 he no longer flies Today he enjoys gardening and nature 3 1 See also Edit Biography portal Vietnam portalOrder of the Sword Recipients ListReferences Edit a b c d e f Brig General USAF Ret Regis F A Urschler The Gathering of Mustangs and Legends gml2007 com 2007 Retrieved 5 August 2018 a b c d e f g h Brigadier General Regis F A Urschler Military Bios Retrieved 6 August 2018 a b c d e Kelly Michael 27 April 2015 Kelly 80th birthday a major milestone for flying hero who scaled the heights during Vietnam Cold War Omaha com Omaha World Herald Retrieved 4 August 2018 a b c d e f g h Brigadier General Regis F A Urschler U S Air Force 1 June 1985 Retrieved 7 August 2018 Robertson Patsy 20 January 2017 Haulman Daniel ed 55th Wing Fact Sheet AFHRA AF mil AF Historical Research Agency Retrieved 4 August 2018 American Heritage Week Activities Set PDF Freedom Through Vigilance Association Hilltop News 7 October 1982 Retrieved 6 August 2018 Regis F A Urschler Valor Militarytimes Com Sightline Media Group 2018 Retrieved 5 August 2018 This article incorporates public domain material from 55th Wing Fact Sheet Air Force Historical Research Agency External links EditThe Stratojet Newsletter Vol 9 November 2000 8th Air Force Historical Society National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force 55th Fighter Group Website Commemorative Air Force Warbirds of America Urschler s P 51 Gun Fighter Omaha World Herald Retired U S Air Force Brig Gen Regis Urschler Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Regis F A Urschler amp oldid 1114970138, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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