This past week the Commemorative Air Force Air Power History tour exhibited at the airport in our fine town of Kenosha, Wisconsin. They brought a B-24 Liberator, a bi-plane, a T-6 trainer, and the star of the show; Fifi, a B-29 Superfortress. The B-29 has a prominent role in my book Three Wars, […]
Category: War and Military Stories
Trieu Hai Hoang is a Vietnamese artist who has focused his artwork on the Vietnam War. I first came into contact with Trieu several years ago when his father, Hoang Hai Thuy, a noted author and book translator took an interest in my book The Kansas NCO. Mr. Thuy was persecuted by the oppressive […]
Today’s guest article is provided by Rhonda Underhill. Rhonda is a health care advocate for senior citizens and Veterans. After a health crisis involving her husband Pete, Rhonda and Pete dedicated themselves to healthy living through diet, exercise and awareness. Rhonda created http://www.getwellderly.com/ a website dedicated to the health and well being of […]
Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… and be my friend ― Albert Camus My friend Dave and I arrived at March Air Force Base in Southern California at about the same time, both having just returned […]
Today’s guest article is provided by Rhonda Underhill. Rhonda is a health care advocate for senior citizens and veterans. After a health crisis involving her husband Pete, Rhonda and Pete dedicated themselves to healthy living through diet, exercise and awareness. Rhonda created http://www.getwellderly.com/ a website dedicated to the health and well being of […]
My current guest article has been written by Keith Nightingale. Keith is a former member of the U.S. Army, having retired as a Colonel, following a long and distinguished military career. Keith cut his teeth as a young officer serving one tour with the Vietnamese Rangers, and a 2nd tour with the 101st […]
Today’s guest article is provided by Rhonda Underhill. Rhonda is a health care advocate for senior citizens. After a health crisis involving her husband Pete, Rhonda and Pete dedicated themselves to healthy living through diet, exercise and awareness. Rhonda created http://www.getwellderly.com/ a website dedicated to the health and well being of seniors. Rhonda’s latest […]
My tour of duty in Vietnam officially began January 9th, 1970 and officially ended January 9th, 1971, though in actuality I started and left a bit earlier. 1970 was the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese Zodiac. I’m not sure I fully appreciate […]
~In a faraway land, we stood fearful and alone,  No way out it seemed, ten thousand miles from home. ~The rockets they came and the mortars did to, We sent them back double, the hell with you! ~When our time finally came, to get the hell […]
This year I reconnected with another old friend from my days in the U.S. Air Force. Bob Ballard and I went through basic training together, and then on to technical training for our Air Force duties. Bob was always a kind soul, cheerful and […]