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Tattoo at The Taj…Awards and Decs

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Bobo

Upon completion of the 1986 Tattoo at the Taj season there were over 250 Achievement Medals awarded. For pilots, you had to have flown in 3 of the 5 programs.  Or performed operational support duties specifically related to the Tattoo … Continue reading →

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Tattoo at the Taj…Behind the Scenes

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Bobo

To put on this ceremony required a great deal of timing and precision from the flyers.  I first became aware of this late one Sunday afternoon in early May 1986. At the time I was the Chief of the Stan/Eval … Continue reading →

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Tattoo at the Taj….the Program

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Bobo

This is the “Taj.”  It is actually the 12th Flying Training Wing (FTW) Headquarters building at Randolph Field, TX. Besides being the Headquarters, it is also the base water tower.  Clever, huh?  Anyway, it sits in the center of the … Continue reading →

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Oh Beauty!

Posted on 14/11/2012 by Bobo

We had these two “Tweet” (T-37) pilots at Vance who were heading over to their auxiliary airfield one morning to set up shop.  We used auxiliary airfields in Air Training Command (ATC) to alleviate high traffic loads at our home … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cartoons – 2

Posted on 13/11/2012 by Bobo
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“The Cords of Winter”

Posted on 13/11/2012 by Bobo

I love “homespun” tales – simple stories, if you will.  Charles Kuralt is a favorite author of mine in this genre.  This is one of his stories: The Cords of Winter Charles Kuralt In New England, wood-stove country, a lot … Continue reading →

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She Wouldn’t Eat the Mushrooms!

Posted on 13/11/2012 by Bobo

Last week I was an “observer” at our local election poll for the recent presidential election.  No, we didn’t have any ‘New Black Panthers’ show up – oh, how disappointing… Anyway, one of the guys who came through was around … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day, 2012

Posted on 12/11/2012 by Bobo

I received this message from a friend late last night: “Thank you for your Service to OUR Country. Proud day for us who stood up to our responsibilities did our duty :))” Thought about it for a moment last night, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cartoons – 1

Posted on 08/11/2012 by Bobo

This is a new thread I am beginning, featuring my favorite cartoons.  This is my first ‘offering.’  I will insert my favorite cartoons as a particular mood strikes me, or when I come upon them… Enjoy! I have kept these … Continue reading →

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“Sorry Bob.com”

Posted on 07/11/2012 by Bobo

This thread is being set up for all you folks out there who are truly sorry for not being able to provide me with the services I have contracted for from your companies.  Companies like SPRINT, USAA, Best Buy, PNC … Continue reading →

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