Off to War – A Break in the Action – 1972
The morning after we stymied the planned enemy assault on our district headquarters, thanks to the available support of the US Air Force, an assessment of the situation was necessary. The cluster bombs that the A37 Dragonfly had scattered above the enemy force to the south of our compound could be most devastating. Consequently,…
Memories of 9-11-2001 from VA and TX
by Chuck and Diana Hastings The day started pretty much like any other morning with my husband, Chuck Hastings, on a business trip to Fort Worth, TX. He was due home that evening. The boys were gone – one in college and one living and working in Denver, CO. I went to work…
On An Ordinary Day – 9-11-2001
by Cindy Maxson “Good morning. What’s on your agenda today?” “You know, same old, same old, meetings, lunch with a group that’s in town. I want to get in early, so I have time to get some work done before everyone else shows up.” “I’ll get your coffee started while you get…
Made it through Beast
I grew up in a blue-collar family in CT so there were not a lot of college options for me. I was my Congressman’s 1st Alternate and his Primary Nominee had accepted his appointment, so I was totally unsure what my college future was going to be — or if it would exist at all!…
Headed to R-Day with no experience
I took United Airlines from SFO to NYC; found Port Authority, & a bus to the Thayer. When I arrived, I did run around with a group of guys who were sooo impressive, patriotic, excited to be at USMA, & ready to serve in Vietnam. I, myself & several others, weren’t exactly prepared for the…
Haircut before R-Day
My parents dropped me off at the entrance to central area after a couple days drive from my home near Chicago. We stopped one day in PA to visit my Dad’s relatives and drop off my siblings. We arrived in the morning of R-Day and I didn’t see my family again until Christmas. It seems…