Technical Sergeant Daniel Guillermo Perez, An Airman's story
Technical Sergeant Daniel Guillermo Perez, An Airman's story
Daniel Guillermo Perez was born on June 26, 1940, in San Antonio, Texas. His military service reflected a long commitment to duty across multiple phases of American conflict in the second half of the twentieth century.
Perez first enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, serving during a period marked by sustained combat operations and demanding deployments. After completing his Marine Corps service, he later reenlisted in the United States Air Force Reserve, continuing his military career in a different capacity.
As a member of the Air Force Reserve, Perez served as a loadmaster with the 433rd Military Aircraft Wing. In this role, he was responsible for the safe transport of personnel and cargo, including critical medical supplies, a mission that often required long hours and overseas flights in support of active operations.
In 1990, Technical Sergeant Perez deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield, as tensions escalated toward what would become the Gulf War. On August 29, 1990, while aboard an aircraft carrying medical supplies from Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the plane crashed, killing him in the line of duty.
Technical Sergeant Daniel Guillermo Perez is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. His service—spanning Vietnam and the Gulf War—stands as a testament to sustained commitment, adaptability, and the essential work carried out far beyond the front lines.
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