Col. Charles McGee (Ret.)

Jan 1, 2020 | Air Force, Army

Retired Col. Charles McGee stepped out of the small commercial jet and flashed a smile. Then a thumbs-up. McGee had returned on a round-trip flight Friday morning from Dover Air Force Base, where he served as co-pilot on one of two flights done especially for his...

Brig Gen James “Jimmy” Stewart

Dec 11, 2019 | Air Force, Army

For all the fans of “It’s A Wonderful Life” and Jimmy Stewart. Just months after winning his 1941 Academy Award for best actor in “The Philadelphia Story,” Jimmy Stewart, one of the best-known actors of the day, left Hollywood and joined the US Army. He was the first...

PFC Richard G. Christensen

Dec 5, 2019 | Army

On August 3, 1970, my younger brother’s birthday, I was assigned to a flight to take Captain Bob Walker to Long Bihn for DEROS. He was going home. Captain Walker was one of our most accomplished and respected scout pilots. I had flown many combat missions with...

CPT Joe Ronnie Hooper

Nov 29, 2019 | Army, Navy

There is a long-standing adage in combat arms branches that says “you haven’t had a full career until you’ve gotten an Article 15.” Well, this Vietnam War veteran had his share non-judicial punishments (authorized by Article 15 of UCMJ), racked up 115 confirmed kills...

1stLt Patrick Cleburne “Clebe” McClary

Oct 25, 2019 | Marines

Patrick Cleburne “Clebe” McClary was raised on a 10,000 acre plantation in the South Carolina Low Country. Young Clebe grew up hunting, fishing and excelling at sports. After fulfilling his dream of becoming a college coach, Clebe had plans to marry a...