The author was a career Marine Corps veteran of twenty-eight years of active duty. In late ’66 (when this account begins), he was half-way through his service career. An infantry officer during the...view moreThe author was a career Marine Corps veteran of twenty-eight years of active duty. In late ’66 (when this account begins), he was half-way through his service career. An infantry officer during the Korean War but desiring clean sheets and at least one hot meal a day, he went into aviation during the time of switchover from props to jets. He has a degree in political science from the University of Rhode Island and has received twenty-two personal decorations.view less