Written by Jim McStay A B-52 flies over the beach at U-Tapao, ca. 1973 (Jim McStay) Navy P-3 Orion pilot Jim McStay recalls a long day in the air from Diego Garcia with special cargo in a cooler and a badly hurt SeaBee on a litter awaiting emergency surgery. Back when I
Written by Irene Harrell Irene Harrell with her grandfather, retired Air Force Col. Ron Standerfer Irene Harrell is a young writer who has attended our VBC events in-person and online to meet veterans and hear their stories. She’s interested in interviewing Vietnam veterans especially to research a novel she’s working on about
Written by Jim McStay An aerial view of Diego Garcia island, 2013 (USN) In 1973, Navy SeaBees on the tiny island of Diego Garcia faced a crisis. They were hot, dry, and thirsty. One Navy P-3 Orion pilot, Jim McStay, came to their rescue. In 1973, I was a Navy pilot who
Written by Todd DePastino First airplane takeoff from a warship Eugene Burton Ely flies his Curtiss pusher biplane from USS Birmingham (Scout Cruiser No. 2), in Hampton Roads, Virginia, during the afternoon of 14 November 1910 (USN) On November 14, 1910, daredevil Eugene Burton Ely chugged his Curtiss Model D “Pusher” airplane
Exclusively written for VeteransBreakfastClub.org By: Regina Jaliyah Source: Pexels Entering the labor force isn't always easy for veterans. Once they leave the service, they face new challenges. The good news is that many careers offer a similarly challenging environment, opportunities for advancement, and a sense of belonging and support. Regina Jaliyah has
Written by Honors Leadership students at the Community College of Allegheny County CCAC Honors Students Jenna Beech and Bridget Sluka listen to veterans sharing stories at VBC breakfast in Greensburg, PA, November 9, 2022 This fall, Professor Stephen Wells at the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) asked if the VBC would work with
