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An Embarrassed American: A Veteran’s Perspective….. An essay by William Marshall

An Embarrassed American: A Veteran’s Perspective….. An essay by William Marshall I. Introduction Being able to express oneself freely is a fundamental right in many countries, and as an American, I exercise this right by sharing my thoughts and experiences. Recently, I felt compelled to write an essay discussing my embarrassment with certain aspects ofContinue reading “An Embarrassed American: A Veteran’s Perspective….. An essay by William Marshall”

The SMJP

The SMJP……….. An essay by William Marshall The Stinger Missile Jump Pack(SMJP) was a hodgepodge of manufactured and made up. Put together properly and also added on to. Each SMJP was actually a little different than every other one in the beginning. We tried different snaps and connectors, releases and buckles. Sometimes they worked, sometimesContinue reading “The SMJP”

16R2P…….. An essay by William Marshall

16R2P…….. An essay by William Marshall Firing the Vulcan Weapon System was like sitting on the Star Wars Space Craft spitting lasers into the void.  Only way louder than you can ever imagine.  It was also a very technical job.  For something that worked so poorly, we had to know a whole bunch about theContinue reading “16R2P…….. An essay by William Marshall”

I’m a towed Jumper, cut me free……… An essay by William Marshall

I’m a towed Jumper, cut me free……… An essay by William Marshall It started with 10 minutes, then Get Ready. Outboard personnel stand up got the sleeping bag zipper pulled all the way up, Inboard personnel stand up began the rope and 100 mph tape tied around my feet. Sound off for equipment check wasContinue reading “I’m a towed Jumper, cut me free……… An essay by William Marshall”

I want Door Position……….. An essay by William Marshall

I want Door Position……….. An essay by William Marshall If you are not on the Jumpmaster team, then the only other places to be were door position or stick pusher. Stick pusher meant that you were one of the last guys out the door. You sit in the front of the aircraft, walk a longContinue reading “I want Door Position……….. An essay by William Marshall”