Author Archives: Bobo

The Time to Say Goodbye…

Posted on 03/01/2012 by Bobo

“They” tell us in the ‘Big Book,’ the book of Alcoholics Anonymous, that ‘resentment’ destroys more alcoholics than anything else.  I have some first-hand experience with this – I have harbored, and nurtured ‘resentments’ for years.  And yes, even into … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Night Chainsaw Massacre

Posted on 01/01/2012 by Bobo

One night, in October/November 1982, Jim Fowler and his wife held a chili party.  Jim was an exchange officer from Canada.  To add a little more spice to the party, the theme of it was a “pajama party.”  I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Updating the International Phonetic Alphabet

Posted on 31/12/2011 by Bobo

The ‘phonetic alphabet’ is a ‘spelling alphabet’ used by various organizations, civilian and military, for ‘over the air’ communication.  I learned it as a kid, and have used it ever since. At some point I also learned that the alphabet … Continue reading →

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“Islamophobia”

Posted on 31/12/2011 by Bobo

Time for a ‘time out’ here with my usual blogging… I have heard enough about ‘islamophobia.’  Every time I hear it, it’s as if the term is being used to suppress my thought for the ideas of others – specifically, … Continue reading →

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Off To Australia…

Posted on 30/12/2011 by Bobo

Just after I made ‘major,’ I had lunch with Bill ‘Doc’ Holaday.  Bill was a high school classmate of mine who worked at AFMPC (Air Force Military Personnel Center).  We both were on the major’s list. During lunch Doc told … Continue reading →

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A “Threat to Our Nation?”

Posted on 18/12/2011 by Bobo

 This is a “Christmas card” sample I received in July 2011.  Kinda neat… I have a couple of grandsons; and a mind that won’t stop.  I also have a daughter-in-law who is a photographer at an Air National Guard base.  … Continue reading →

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When They Take Away Your ID Card…

Posted on 25/11/2011 by Bobo

“The worst thing about being a military brat is, not being a military brat anymore.  When they take away your ID card, they take away your life.  Everything you’ve known. Everything that is security to you.” Marc Curtis(Marc Curtis runs … Continue reading →

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The “Carn’s” Final Flight

Posted on 25/11/2011 by Bobo

As a Flight Commander, a couple things I focused on were; e’spirit de corps and heritage.  I felt an obligation to ‘those who went before us,’ to infuse these concepts into ‘the new kids.’  One of the techniques I used … Continue reading →

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“Click-click,” Time for a Beer…

Posted on 25/11/2011 by Bobo

The mic (microphone) button in the T-38 was located on the inside of the left throttle.  Often, when we flew in formation and wanted to communicate using hand signals between IPs, we would ‘click’ the mic button twice – ‘click-click.’  … Continue reading →

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“Switch Hitter”

Posted on 14/11/2011 by Bobo

I discovered a poem a few years ago, written by Dan Quisenberry.  It’s a beautiful poem of baseball, entitled “Switch Hitter.”  I related to it right away; albeit from a different perspective.  I related to it from my experience in … Continue reading →

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