DUSTOFFS That name may not mean anything to you unless you have some knowledge of the Medevac system during the Vietnam War. “Dustoffs” referred to the universal call-sign for the air ambulance system, usually manned by a crew of four on an unarmed helicopter. A typical “Huey” UH-1 chopper is depicted on the cover of […]
50th Anniversary of the 1968 Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive – 50 Years Later Few will recall that pivotal period in the Vietnam War, much less will it come to mind this month. Half of the United States population was not born yet, and many of those who experienced the turbulent era have passed on. For survivors and the veterans who served, […]
11 Common Myths About the Vietnam War
– 11 Myths About the Vietnam War – 1.) Most who served were drafted. Actually, most were volunteers – 75% volunteer rate is the generally accepted number. The selective service lottery draft was not instituted until December 1, 1969, for men born between 1944 and 1950. This service represented 9.7% of that generation compared to […]
RECALL – Coming Soon and Cover Art
RECALL, my latest novel will be launching very soon… In anticipation of its launch, I wanted to share its cover and the thought that went behind the design process. The cover artist’s custom rendition is a modern style of a 1965 Vietnam medical air evacuation, capturing a poignant scene in an art form that softens the […]
