The first part of our trip to Las Vegas was filled with reunions. First we had the opportunity to see Sam and meet his fiancee Susan and her son Kevin.
We had a pleasant lunch at Olive Garden and came away feeling blessed that Susan and Kevin would soon become part of our family.
Las Vegas was the home for the 510th Fighter Squadron 75th Reunion. We served in the “Buzzards” when we first arrived at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge in 1987 and after a short time with the 78th Fighter Squadron (Bushmasters), I served with them until the were moved to Germany after Bentwaters/Woodbridge closed in 1993.
It was nice catching up with old friends like Bill “Senator” Rial, “Coach” Allison, Rodger Flotta, and Tom. Needless to say a few toasts were made, a few whiskies were had, and most of all it was great seeing the traditions of the A-10 Buzzards are still around with the F-16 Buzzards now stationed in Aviano, Italy.
