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The First Casualty

Today, 20 years ago on January 17, 1991, Operation Desert Storm began. Onboard the USS Saratoga, men prepared to go to war and they would be some of the first warriors over the beach. VFA-81, the Sunliners, was one of … Continue reading

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The Owl Hoot Trail

Book two opens with Cliff and his new bride making their way back to Georgia.  Cliff comes home to find the situation grimmer than the short message of his mother’s telegram.  This leads to more adventure for Cliff as he … Continue reading

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My Maternal Grandfathers

Yesterday, I wrote about my paternal grandfathers.  Today, I must tell the stories of my mother’s fathers and their fathers.  Their stories are just as interesting and possibly more critical to my being here than those of my Cuban ancestors. … Continue reading

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