Last month, Attack Squadron VA-82, the Marauders, held a reunion at the Hickory Aviation Museum in Hickory, North Carolina. The museum had recently acquired an A-7A Corsair II, the aircraft the group had flown in the Vietnam War. But after further review, it was determined that this particular A-7, Streetcar 313, was part of VA-82′s [...]
First, and absolutely foremost, the History Junkie would like personally thank all our veterans, past and present. Without the efforts of our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen, HJ would not enjoy the life he has today. HJ takes these sacrifices personally. Was there something else? Oh yeah. “To Infinity and Beyond!” EVERYTOWN, USA launches into [...]
Salt over the shoulder. Fingers crossed. Just cut a foot off a rabbit I caught in the backyard. The official book launch for EVERYTOWN, USA occurs tonight at midnight! The History Junkie and his team at CCP Mission Control are hoping we do not hear the words, “Houston, we have a problem.” Again, keep your [...]
EVERYTOWN, USA is fueled and on the pad, awaiting launch. The History Junkie and his hearty crew are busy with final details. The weather forecast appears clear. Barring unforeseen mechanical difficulties, look for a large explosion over the Midwestern horizon this Thursday, November 11, 2010–Veteran’s Day.
Yesterday, I blogged about Kenny Wayne Fields’ book, Rescue of Streetcar 304: A Navy Pilot’s Forty Hours on the Run in Laos (Ausa). One of Fields’ squadron mates in VA-82 was a local (Kendallville, Indiana) named Scotty Greiling. Interestingly, Greiling mentioned Fields’ odyssey in a 4 June 1968 letter home from the carrier, USS America. [...]