For the Pointy Nose Crowd…On This Date Sixty Years Ago
(You know who you are ): 1947 – Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager, 24, flying a Bell X-1, became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.
Heroic Life – A Quiet Passing
Noted Flying Tiger, former Naval Aviator, Army Air Corps and USAF Pilot, and combat ace Hill passed away this past Thursday at the age of 92. Lex has the full account here. A life filled with accomplishments in service to his country and to a people facing a vicious onslaught, he epitomized the American volunteer…
Project VALOUR-IT
So , here’s the deal. We are now about a week out from the start of the Fall 2008 campaign for VALOUR-IT which will run from 28 Oct through Veterean’s Day, 13 Nov. Since nothing breeds success like success – here we are again this year with new goals: This year’s goal is $240K –…
Belated B-Day Greetings
Happy 232nd Birthday Navy! Belated B-day greetings – been on the road these past few days and am getting ready to leave again…almost like being on active duty again