Master Sergeant. William Posch was born in Mt. Holly, NJ on Oct. 30th, 1981 (“Mischief Night” just before Halloween!). He gave his life for his country on March 15, 2018 at the age of 36 years, 5 months. He was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Brant Beach, NJ. His father was a contractor in New Jersey but moved the family to Palm Beach Gardens in Florida when Bill was five years old.
They mainly lived in Jacksonville, FL, where he graduated from Duncan B. Fletcher Senior High School in Neptune, FL. Master Sergeant Posch lettered in cross country, swimming, track and field and lifeguarded for Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue. While in high school he volunteered over 300 hours for the American Red cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps. He continued to be a member all his life, totaling over 1200 hours volunteered for the American Red Cross, “Lifeguards without borders”, and Project Ecuador.
Master Sergeant Posch entered the Air Force in 2000 through Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB, TX. In September of 2003 he graduated from the USAF Pararescue Apprentice Course, Kirkland AFB, NM. He is a combat veteran that has participated in numerous joint special operations missions and tactical deployments to include operations: Iraqi Freedom (2003-2006), Enduring Freedom (2003-2014), JTF Katrina (2005), and JTF NASA Space Shuttle launch and recovery (2006-2010).
After six years, Bill left the service and worked for private contractors in the security field overseas, but his life calling was the U.S. Armed Forces and he rejoined the Air Force and ended up at Patrick Air Force Base here in Brevard County and served in the 308th Rescue Squadron.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Jul 2000 – Sep 2003, Pararescue Apprentice/Pipeline Course, Kirkland
AFB, NM
2. Sep 2003 – Jul 2006, Pararescue Journeyman, 38th Rescue Squadron,
Moody AFB GA
3. Jul 2008 – Apr 2010, Pararescue Journeyman, Traditional Reservist,
308th Rescue Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL
4. April 2010 – 2018, Pararescue Craftsman, AGR, 308th Rescue
Squadron, Patrick AFB, FL
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
• Lieutenant General William H. Tunner Crew Award, for “The Most Outstanding Strategic
Aircrew in the Air Force"
• Air Force Air Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster
• Air Force Commendation Medal (with valor)
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Meritorious Unit Award
• Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
• Air Force Good Conduct Award
• Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Afghanistan Campaign Award
• Iraq Campaign Award
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
• Air Force Longevity Service
• Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
• Air Force Training Ribbon
• NATO Medal
He was known as an Air Force Superman; the “Ultimate Sheepdog Protector” and the loudest voice in a loud room!
Master Sergeant Posch enjoyed surfing and teaching his sons all kinds of activities. He is survived by his mother, Suzyn Posch; Cameron Mico and his sons, Jackson William and Kai Caleb Posch.
Honors will be conducted immediately following this service at Florida Memorial Gardens on U.S. 1 (Viera Blvd. east to US 1 south for 1 mile).
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