June 12, 1970 I left my home in Ogden Utah for basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. When we arrived and deplaned we were hit with the hottest air (humidity) I had ever experienced. We could actually see heat rising from the tarmac as we walked into the airport. ...
On December 5, 1968 I left Albuquerque, NM for Lackland AFB, TX for basic training. My parents had to sign paperwork for me to join because I was under 21. I ironed my way through basic while others shined my shoes. January 1969, I endured a very long bus ride from...
I was born in July. One month later my BIG brother was inducted into the Navy. Shortly thereafter the Japanese paid an unfriendly visit to Pearl Harbor. My childhood was spent following my brothers’ service through the Atlantic Theaters. I wanted to grow up to...
Join the Navy…, and SEE the world! Yes! Back In 1964, I was Enthralled, Excited and Full of Wonder. I felt that my new career was going to be important and challenging! I didn’t realize then that I was going to embark on a mission that would include BOTH...
In July 1975, at 26 years old, Neomi Dyal enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. She completed Basic Training at Lackland AFB in September 1975 and was selected to attend Operating Room Specialist Technical Training at Sheppard AFB. After completion in December of 1975,...
