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Jarsupial48 karma

What was the scariest moment for you? (if you don't mind sharing) What was your funniest moment? What was your most bad ass moment? And I mean in your whole military career, not just as a POW.

Jarsupial36 karma

How did he save his life? Did he ever see the Priest again?

That's hilarious, I bet that compatriot didn't hear the end of that one for a while.

I feel like airline pilots are doing that to my house sometimes. It feels like they're playing "who can get closest to my roof without actually touching it." So far none have returned to the airport with shingles stuck to the plane.

What's it like flying? Like, at least to begin with, what goes through your mind when you think about being the sole person in control of the machine?

How exciting was it being able to travel so many places? What was your favorite place to go?

Sorry for all the questions...

Jarsupial28 karma

When he's not there you have achieved 0 Kelvin!

Jarsupial18 karma

When I was a teenager I, for some reason, thought the Coast Guard was the wussy branch but now that I've seen what they do (diving into stormy, crazy waters etc) I have a new and huge respect for them.

I didn't see manager from what I've read but I guess leadership is leadership and when you can be stern without a second thought when the situation calls (and compassionate when the time is right too) for it then you're better off than a lot of managers I know.

What do you do with your time now?

Jarsupial13 karma

Are you proud that your son and grandson have followed in your footsteps? (they could just answer yes for you, though, hahah)

I'm very afraid of heights so I can't imagine doing anything like that but it seems like if it's something you're passionate about it would be hell to have it taken away, kind of like a bird.

What other careers are there in being a military pilot? I assume one involving bombs isn't the only option?