Author Archives: Bobo

The Day ‘Billy Bad’ Won the Salad Bowl…

Posted on 03/10/2011 by Bobo

The Commander’s Trophy, which was awarded to the top graduate of every UPT class, was known as the ‘Salad Bowl.’  It’s a coveted award that is supposed to be awarded on ‘objective’ criteria, but on occasion, the grading can become … Continue reading →

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Joe S.

Posted on 02/10/2011 by Bobo

I first met Joe S. at a base intramural softball game at Vance AFB, OK in the summer of 1976.  Our squadron, or flight, was playing Joe’s class.  Joe was playing 2nd base. I was coaching 1st base when Maj. … Continue reading →

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Signs – The Beginning: “Free Moles”

Posted on 30/09/2011 by Bobo

About 10 years ago I was on my way home from De-troit when I spotted a sign alongside the road, “Free Kittens.” I thought to myself, “That sign captures the essence of why I live in the country!”  “Free Kittens,’ … Continue reading →

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I Got to ‘Stick My Hands Under Mike Webster’s Butt, One More Time’…

Posted on 27/09/2011 by Bobo

Years ago I happened to hear Terry Bradshaw’s induction speech into the NFL Hall of Fame.  As he was speaking, he hesitated a moment, looked up to the heavens and lamented, “What I wouldn’t give to stick my hands under … Continue reading →

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Chocks Afire…

Posted on 26/09/2011 by Bobo

One night at Korat RTAFB (Royal Thai AFB) we decided we wanted to have a campfire.  We had been drinking for a few hours, it was dark and it just seemed like the thing to do.  So, we cleared an … Continue reading →

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A “Change of Culture…”

Posted on 25/09/2011 by Bobo

This has been around the internet for a while now – I’ve seen it a couple-3 times.  It showed up in my mailbox again just over a week or so ago.  I’m including it in my blog here as I … Continue reading →

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“Three’s Inn”

Posted on 25/09/2011 by Bobo

We have a formation we fly, “The Missing Man Formation,” to honor fallen aviators.  It is performed at funerals, various dedications, and other ‘special events,’ with all sorts of aircraft.  Essentially it is flown with four aircraft in “fingertip” formation.  … Continue reading →

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Well, Crap…

Posted on 25/09/2011 by Bobo

I first met ‘Joe’ at the 560th FTS in 1982.  He was a ‘nice enough’ guy; maybe kinda ‘anal’ – but conscientious and well meaning.  He tended to ‘micro-manage,’ often overlooking ‘the big picture.’  One evening while we were sharing … Continue reading →

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My First 39 MiG Kills…

Posted on 21/09/2011 by Bobo

I grew up on Air Force bases all over the world.  It was a wonderful childhood, and at the same time, sometimes a ‘troubling’ childhood.  But, all-in-all, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. One of the bases I lived on … Continue reading →

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“Charlie-Mikes”

Posted on 20/09/2011 by Bobo

I would much rather face a 7-level North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gunner than a “Charlie-Mike” – any day!  A “Charlie-Mike” is a mother between say, 25 and 38, of a darling little kid who attends the Lial Catholic school just around … Continue reading →

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