George- He started his career as a meterologist on the Apollo shots but his
boss
told him if wanted a career in the USAF he had better volunteer for
pilot training. He was slated for F-4 familiarization after completing
his training and was pulled for transport instead. Wasn't really his
choice but after he saw so many classmates go down he felt grateful for it.
BRBR

I guess...But I viewed being a fleet tactical guy as a real reward for my
flying abilities..And this was during the end of VietNam...There were so many
guys I knew that 'didn't make the cut' and ended up flying trash haulers
instead...

There were USN guys that pulled strings to be in right coast squadrons to
ensure they wouldn't be put into harm's way...as if they were in the USN for
someother reason, I guess...

I don get it..Being in the military you have only two jobs...to kill people and
break things...all else is rubbish...

P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer