Naval Aviators Reunion - Class of 1958 (28-58)

Show Notes:Special thanks to the guests of Pensacola Naval Air Station class 1958 (28-58) for their time and insight. Captain Walter "Dub" Fields aka "Fireball" Captain Bill Solms  Captain Rodney Neibauer aka "Rocket Rod" Commander Bob Vollaire  LT Floyd Joramo  (13:15) What was America like in 1958 when you were entering the military? What was the world like? (18:27) Dub recalls meeting and hanging out with Elvis Presley in Kilgore, Texas. (23:00) Advice and words of encouragement to young people and to the country during a time of division. Capitalism vs. Socialism Problems with the media America needs energy independence (35:00) Dub recalls classmate Bob Flynn who was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam war and his "six principles" that helped him survive 5.5 years in prison all of which were in solitary confinement. #1 God #2 Duty #3 Honor #4 Country #5 Family #6 Self (37:00) How to make decisions in life. (42:00) Capt Bill Solms gives a warning about China, debt, and a divided America. "You can't be afraid to fail." - Rodney Neibauer (47:00) Capt Bill Solms decides to do a loop - "The smartest thing I did was start that at 20,000 feet!" An old aviator saying, "Three things a pilot does not need; Altitude above you, runway behind you, and fuel left in the truck!" Advice for parents raising kids. (56:00) If you could give a state of the union address to the American people what would say?Why optimism is a difference maker! (1:02:45) - Bob Dickie's "call to action" for the men and women who are enjoying freedom today!