I served 9 years with the NH ANG, 1983-1992, flying KC135’s, we were activated for Desert Storm (Gulf War 1) did a lot of fighter drags across the North Atlantic and took the B52’s halfway across, they were on their way to carpet bomb the Iraqi Republican Guard into submission.
I got out because we were gone so much and I had 3, later 4 young kids at home. After 9-11 I wanted to get back in but was too old. I do miss flying with all the great guys I was lucky to work with back then.
Been riding bicycles since childhood (had a paper route on bike too!) but really got into road biking about age 25, 1984, with my first real road bike, a steel Bianchi Limited, which I still own and occasionally ride. Moved up to a Trek Speed Concept TT bike for a triathlon then added a Trek Emonda SLR about 5 years ago, for more long distance rides (65-100 miles).
I’m 62 now, riding 5 days a week when I’m not working, it keeps me young but I’ll probably be run over one day by some kid who’s texting instead of watching the road!
Last edited by A350driver; 11-23-21 at 06:53 PM.