The Big One
I prayed the whole way to work — thanking God for protecting me from what could’ve happened when I veered off the path. I allowed myself to be distracted rather…
Tag: Air Force
Off the Path
I spent the weekend resting and trying to convince Adrian that I wasn’t interested in Tony from the Chapel. That’s how Eric referred to him when he spoke his name…
Dropping Like Flies
It didn’t take long to find out who sent the flowers. Eric shared his disapproval all day, but I had to ignore him. We had plenty to keep us busy…
Skeeter Wings
The first few weeks at the Base Commander’s Office were busy. I was always running hither and yon, answering phones, making slides on a plotter, remembering not to jump up…
Take the Long Way Home
I left church feeling a lot better about this place. The mass I attended reminded me of the 7:00 AM mass in my home town — all parishioners were over…
Maybe We’re Not Doomed After All
The next morning I woke up early and headed upstairs to the day room. There were a few guys up there sprawled out on couches — some hungover from their…
Doomed
There was more than a modicum of fear associated with this move. I spent the rest of the week perseverating over the tiniest of details. How long is the flight?…
Week Six
The last week of tech school was a slow one — at least it seemed to unfold in slow motion for me. Everybody I knew had gotten orders to go…
Eye of the Tiger
Things were a little different at Keesler AFB. We got into formation between 5:30 and 6:00, did a quick roll call, and hit the road each morning — slender, black…