Aaron “Gary” Newman – The Brassbound Entreprenuer
Gary Newman describes how the Orleck was painted in Hong Kong in exchange for brass shell casings from 5-inch guns.
John Stram – Flying at Ground Level
John Stram joined the Air Force at 19 and was assigned to the 428th Tactical Fighter Squadron. In 1968, the squadron was moved to Takhli, Thailand, where they began flying combat missions into Vietnam. However, after a month, the F-111s they were flying began to crash due to a design flaw. The squadron was grounded […]
Paul Romilly – Advice to “Lost” Youth
Retired Senior Chief Damage Controlman Paul Romilly offers advice to young people about pursuing a career in the military.