Autumn 1995 It was the classic story of hanging with the cool kids. I was 20 years old, a third class cadet (aka sophomore) at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and two of my closest friends that fall were first class (aka seniors) in my squadron, the Mighty Barons, of Cadet Squadron … Continue reading One More Trail, 25 years Long, and Other Ramblings all the way back Home
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An Amazing Day in Utah: 1 Brewery, 2 National Parks, 6 hours of driving, and 9 Miles of Glorious Trails
Words alone cannot do this story justice, so I will rely mostly on the pictures to tell this story of one day, 1 brewery, 2 national parks, 9 miles of trails, and 340 miles driven. I wanted an adventure and I found it carved out amongst the beauty of two of our National Parks. I … Continue reading An Amazing Day in Utah: 1 Brewery, 2 National Parks, 6 hours of driving, and 9 Miles of Glorious Trails
A Simple Plan Part I: Half the fun is getting there!
After nearly six months self-isolated and socially distanced, I finally traveled in mid-September 2020. The pandemic was still impacting the country and the world, but I had work that couldn’t wait any longer to accomplish. For four years I commanded the 303d Information Operations Battalion at Camp Parks in Dublin, California. We originally scheduled my … Continue reading A Simple Plan Part I: Half the fun is getting there!
Paths, Pilsners, Pedals, and Pinots 