Robert Francis Curtis was born in Middletown, Ohio, in 1949, making him exactly the right age to be drafted for the Vietnam War. After dropping out of high school twice, he passed the general educational development exam, giving him enough educational qualifications to gain entry into the Army's Warrant Officer Candidate program. There he learned to fly, starting him on the path to a military career as an aviator in the Army, National Guard, Marine Corps, and as an exchange officer with the British Royal Navy. After service in Vietnam he attended the University of Kentucky, graduating with honor with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. Later, while serving at Naval Air Systems Command in Washington, DC, Robert completed a Master's Degree in Procurement and Acquisition Management at Webster University. His military awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and 23 Air Medals. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa while at the University of Kentucky. Robert is an FAA certified Commercial Pilot in both helicopters and gyroplanes. He has previously published articles in professional journals including the Marine Corps Gazette, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Aircrewman's Journal TACAN. Robert and his wife, Mariellen, reside in Exeter, New Hampshire.
found this one of those books that I couldn't put down until I had
finished it. An interesting look at one unusual part of the story
of the US involvement in Vietnam.
*Military Model Scene 02/12/2015*
This is a really atmospheric account of life within his unit,
giving us a feel for the lives of the author and his closest
colleagues, and how that differed from the more familiar stories of
the infantry in Vietnam.
*History of War*
An extraordinary tale of courage, bravery and sheer humanity…
*Books Monthly 17/02/2016*
|
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
