Veteran comments from our 84th flight

2018-05-11T15:24:04-05:00

Take a look back at some of the highlights and hear from veterans from Honor Flight Chicago's May 9, 2018 flight. The flight was the second of the season and 84th in the history of Honor Flight Chicago.

Veteran comments from our 84th flight2018-05-11T15:24:04-05:00

Ralph W. Mueller: From printing to surgery in one quick enlistment

2018-05-08T08:29:51-05:00

Practical nursing duties, like making a hospital bed and caring for patients was also part of his training, as well as general maintenance of a surgical unit. Despite having no medical background, Ralph was enthusiastic about his new assignment and says “when you love something, you can learn anything.”

Ralph W. Mueller: From printing to surgery in one quick enlistment2018-05-08T08:29:51-05:00

Dale P. Buhl: His voice led to an Armed Forces Network assignment

2018-05-08T08:30:25-05:00

Dale went to Nuremberg, Germany with the 371st Armored Infantry Division. His new world of 201 files and Morning Reports did not really satisfy his creative mind. A buddy suggested that, with his voice and experience, Dale should look into the Armed Forces Network (AFN).

Dale P. Buhl: His voice led to an Armed Forces Network assignment2018-05-08T08:30:25-05:00

William T. DeCicco: Trained as an artist and with heavy weapons

2018-05-08T08:30:57-05:00

Sergeant DeCicco “distinguished himself . . . serving as a Section Leader in a machine gun platoon, inspired his men through his distinguished leadership and courage while detailed on the outpost line of resistance in support of infantry operations.

William T. DeCicco: Trained as an artist and with heavy weapons2018-05-08T08:30:57-05:00

Donald E. Bennett: “Atomic Annie” was one big gun

2018-05-08T08:31:27-05:00

After preparing the weapon to be fired, they were ordered into a trench and told to close their eyes and cover their faces with their forearms ... Even though they had their eyes closed and forearms over them, Don says the blast was so bright that you could see it right through your arm.

Donald E. Bennett: “Atomic Annie” was one big gun2018-05-08T08:31:27-05:00

Charles A. Griffea: A common cause

2021-01-25T13:29:41-06:00

If the dirt roads and mountainous terrain of North Korea weren’t difficult enough for moving men, equipment and supplies in the warm months, when winter set in, they quickly learned that surviving mud, snow, ice and -30 degree temperatures was “the real challenge.”

Charles A. Griffea: A common cause2021-01-25T13:29:41-06:00
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