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Short Takes
Short stories, humor, updates


Hi Bill, I'm Sheila
When Sheila Reed met Admiral William Crowe, her introduction was anything but standard protocol. What followed was a moment of charm, candor, and a line that would be remembered long after the reception ended.
Sep 242 min read


Out, In, and Reed All Over
When USAF Captain Jim Reed landed in Winnipeg with a Canadian jet, he didn’t expect to meet a Canadian Group Captain Reed flying an American one. What followed was a maintenance mix-up worthy of a comedy sketch—and a reminder that “in” and “out” mean very different things depending on your uniform.
Sep 233 min read


Happy 78th Birthday US Air Force
Happy 78th Birthday, United States Air Force from USAFA Class of 1959 Poem by Crash (Lorin Burton Kruger)
Sep 231 min read
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