Author Archives: Chris Penningroth

Another One-hour Countdown

Posted on Fri, 15 June 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     As I was writing the post in memory of Robin Olds, I was listening to the TV news in the background.  AFN Pacific plays MSNBC’s Countdown from 9-10 AM.  Normally, I turn the TV off as soon as I hear Keith … Continue reading →

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The Legend Will Live

Posted on Fri, 15 June 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     The living legend just filed his flight plan to Valhalla.  Requiescat in pace.      Here’s his AF biography.  For those not familiar, Brig Gen Robin Olds (ret), as one of my squadron commanders said, was a fighter pilot’s fighter … Continue reading →

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“Vacation”

Posted on Tue, 12 June 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     I just got back to Japan from a two-week stint away from my offices.  My wife and I managed to get to Hawaii and to my home of record.  I’d like to say it was a great getaway.  In … Continue reading →

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Heroes’ Run

Posted on Fri, 18 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Mr Gary Patriquin contacted me earlier this week! He’s planning a Heroes’ Run on 28 Jul in Lockport, IL to benefit the Travis Patriquin Family Memorial Trust Fund and to the Children of the Fallen Soldier Relief Fund.  Please click here … Continue reading →

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Comment on an E-mail

Posted on Fri, 11 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

       Everyone is familiar with those e-mails that seem to make the rounds all over the Internet.  I received one of them from two different people asking me to verify whether or not it was true, and I thought … Continue reading →

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And I Thought Weasels Were Wild!

Posted on Thu, 03 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Last month, the guest speaker for a local Air Force Association luncheon was retired AF Col James Gilliland.  AFN was there to capture the story.  (Thanks, SrA A!)      Col Gilliland talked about a couple missions over north Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Milblogging

Posted on Thu, 03 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     I need to thank someone I don’t even know! Kathi S. referred my Blog to Milblogging.com (here).  Thanks, Ms S.! I appreciate you taking time to check in here.  I think Milblogging.com is a great tool for folks to find out a … Continue reading →

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Switching to Guns

Posted on Wed, 02 May 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Monday I flew an iron-oxide-laden BFM hop with Lt Col Z.  I had the most bizarre gunsight glitch I’ve ever seen on a Viper, and the usually spot-on, trusty sight led me astray more than a couple times.  That … Continue reading →

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Chris the Red

Posted on Wed, 18 April 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Yesterday I helped play Red Air for Colt’s flight lead upgrade SEAD mission.  Shep, Agent, and I had to try to defend a point target, we had theoretical SAM backup, so Blue Air had the tougher job.       Since … Continue reading →

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Global Warming, Local Effects

Posted on Wed, 18 April 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Yesterday, Global Warming struck again.  This time, it forced me to scrape frost off the windshield of the car.        I left my coat and an artic-capable sleeping bag in the car.  I’ll probably stop carrying them in July, … Continue reading →

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