Isbn: 9798326191212 - aloft 2-4: medals, doubts & ptsd (6 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: New. Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Born in 1945, I lived the first 13 years of my life in West Texas, then moved to Mississippi, then Louisiana, where I completed the last four years of school. I graduated from high school in 1964 (the happiest day of my life) and, after working in the oilfield for a few months, began my college experience at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, in January 1965. Not finding college compatible with my restless spirit, I joined the army on October 25th, 1965.From 8 June 1968 to 28 May 1969, I flew 1309 combat hours in the 0-1 Bird Dog, 324 at night. I earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with numerous oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, and numerous lesser medals.I love riding motorcycles. I owned several Hondas in the 1970s and, from May 2009 until now (2024), five different Harley-Davidson motorcycles.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When the door of the colorful Braniff International 707 opened at Bien Hoa Air Base, we were introduced to Vietnam's unique smell: a combination of cordite, jet fuel, smoke, cooking odors, burning human feces, and the most oppressive humidity I had ever experienced. We had just been exposed to the "burn pit" that was South Vietnam. (For you nitpickers, the U.S. Military and some of its allies were still using WWII bombs and other ordnance, hence "the smell of cordite") I have never been one to journal or take notes. My outlook on life has always been, "Do what needs to be done today, then move on to tomorrow." I had been reluctant to write a book about my year in Vietnam since it would all be based on the memories of what occurred fifty-six years ago. However, my counselor told me it would be good therapy, so I'm writing it. With a few exceptions, the book will not include dates, times, or exact chronological order. I did benefit from internet sources that helped confirm some dates and events in which I participated. Most of the photos are from my own collection. Since the opinions, data, and recollections shared in this book are from 56-plus years ago, there may be errors, omissions, or incorrect information. Any corrections or additional information is invited. Smart-assed comments are not. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…