air force
Meeting the First Shirt
And, telling the truth is overrated, sometimes it’s best to leave ‘truth’ alone, don’t mess with it. This seemed like one of those occasions. This is an excerpt from my book, ‘The Adventures of an Air Force Medic.” It’s based on my two years as an air force medic in northern California back in the […]
What job did you get?
The day the air force told me I get to be a medic. This is an excerpt from my book, ‘The Adventures of an Air Force Medic.” It’s based on my two years as an air force medic in northern California back in the early ’80s. Air force basic training lasts thirty ‘training’ days, which […]
Back from Vegas
This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, “The Adventures of an Air Force Medic.” The story is fiction but based on my two years as a medic at Mather Air Force Base in northern California back in the early eighties.
What do the troops expect of their leaders?
Back in April 1988, I attended a Non-commissioned officer (NCO) Appointment Ceremony on Buckley Air National Guard Base, near Denver, Colorado. Enlisted troops were making the transition from senior airman to buck sergeant – newly minted NCOs. I had a special role in the ceremony. I was asked to be the guest speaker. I accepted. […]