Reservist reaches 40-year milestone

By Peter Meehan

WOFF Ronald Pease has served with 25SQN for 40 years.

WARRANT Officer Ronald Pease, from No. 25 (City of Perth) Squadron, cites one primary reason for his longevity in the Reserves.

“Over the years I have met and worked with the most fantastic people,” he said.
Warrant Officer Pease recently had four decades of service with the Air Force Reserve recognised.

A horticulturist in civilian life, on July 24, 2005, he received a Chief of Air Force Commendation for his “dedicated service”. He is the first-known reserve member to complete 40 years’ service.

On July 24, 1965, the-then 18-year-old Ron Pease enlisted in the Citizens’ Air Force as a General Hand. In 1967, he remustered as a Surface Finisher and worked assiduously to gain his trade skills.

Promotions followed and eventually he was promoted to Flight Sergeant.

In September 2000, he was promoted to acting Warrant Officer and appointed as the Squadron Warrant Officer. He was confirmed in rank in July the following year.

All of Warrant Officer Pease’s Active Reserve service has been with No. 25 Squadron.

In addition to his CAF Commendation, Warrant Officer Pease received a Prince of Wales Award in 1997 and the Federation Star in 2005, in recognition of his long and dedicated service.

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