I never expected to be changed so dramatically. It started out as a way to get off the Base and have a few outings with pals. But the gravity of our assignment soon took hold and then...
Thank you for your service, Paul. I was fortunate to be ordered to serve as a rifleman for honor guards while a young airman at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento. The weight of the M-1 rifle was noticeable, even during my youthful prime. It was a somber experience.
Years later I was stationed at Mather, then a Lieutenant and in navigator school. We went to Beale to see U-2s and SR-71s. I ended up as a backseater in the F-4G Wild Weasel.
The unexpected is usually the most memorable.
Thank you for your comment and the restack Paul! And may you have a blessed Memorial Day!
Thank you for your service, Paul. I was fortunate to be ordered to serve as a rifleman for honor guards while a young airman at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento. The weight of the M-1 rifle was noticeable, even during my youthful prime. It was a somber experience.
My error, thank you Laura. Apologies.
No worries!
Joseph, I was stationed at Beale AFB near Yuba City. Thank you for your service!
Years later I was stationed at Mather, then a Lieutenant and in navigator school. We went to Beale to see U-2s and SR-71s. I ended up as a backseater in the F-4G Wild Weasel.
All amazing aircraft. All good days too!