James (Jimmy) White - Member Since: 28 November 2006

    James (Jimmy) White
    Greenwood, IN.  46143
    JWhite@KC130.Com
   
    Sgt. – United States Marine Corps
                     KC130 Powerplant Mechanic / Loadmaster
                    1995 - 2001

James Story

I am glad that someone came up with a site for the Marine 130 community to communicate. To tell you a little more about myself. I joined in 1995 and was a powerplant mechanic. After 4 years I changed jobs and became a Loadmaster. My time as a Loadmaster and in the Marines was cut very short. I was diagnosed with a rare liver disease and needed a transplant. Soon after I was assigned to 252 I was permantly grounded. I was retired the following year and sent home. When I finally got the call for my transplant my old OIC was in Quantico, VA. I called him and his wife answered, I told her who it was and she remembered me. I then told her that I had finally got my call for my transplant and to see if there was anyway that John, my old OIC, could pick my mother and I up at the airport. She made a few calls and then called me back. John was not able to pick me up but his wife and mother picked us up. I then had my transplant on 7 Nov 2002. Two days later I was transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. And the next day was the Marine Corps Birthday and John and three other officers I served with along with two enlisted came and celebrated the birthday with me. So to me the 130 community is one that will stick together forever.

Sincerely

Jimmy White

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