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- Carpenter's Flight
50 years ago today, Scott Carpenter flew the second American manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. He piloted his Aurora 7 spacecraft through three revolutions of the earth. In this photo, taken on May 24, 1962, Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7, before being inserted to begin the launch. Image Credit: NASA
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Daily Archives: December 24, 2009
Never Forget
A Soldier’s Christmas The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, my daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the … Continue reading
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Tip of the Spear
Deployed at Christmas? It is tough. Technology has improved things to some degree but, in general terms it is one of the tougher things to mentally deal with. Don’t forget the guys that are out there at the tip of … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas, My Friend
Back when I was on active duty (way back when) one of my “co-workers” penned the poem below. As you might imagine it evokes an emotional reaction for many of us. MERRY CHRISTMAS, MY FRIEND ‘Twas the night before Christmas, … Continue reading
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Oliver North
This really would have been a better Thanksgiving post but, I think it is appropriate any day of the year. From one of my contemporary heroes…
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Christmas Eve 2009
Another Christmas Eve has arrived. I trust that everyone has found their way to some time with family and friends. Spending as much time on the road as I do, I find that as hectic as this time of year … Continue reading
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