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Callsign Kluso: An American Fighter Pilot In Mr. Reagans Air Force
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The Life And Experiences Of Gulf War Ace Rick Tollini, In His Own Words.Eagle Pilot Rick Kluso Tollinis Life Has Embodied Childhood Dreams And The Reality Of What The American Experience Could Produce. In His Memoir, Call Sign Kluso, Rick Puts The Fraught Minutes Above The Iraqi Desert That Made Him An Ace Into The Context Of A Full Life; Exploring How He Came To Be Flying A F15C In Desert Storm, And How That Day Became A Pivotal Moment In His Life.Ricks First Experience Of Flying Was In A Piper Pa18 Over 1960S California As A Small Boy, And His Love Of Flying Through His Teenage Years Was Fostered By His Pilot Father, Eventually Blossoming Into A Decision To Join The Air Force As A Pilot In His Late Twenties. Having Trained To Fly Jets He Was Assigned To Fly The F15 Eagle With The Dirty Dozen, The 12Th Tactical Fighter Squadron, At Kadena Ab, Japan Before Returning Stateside To The 58Th Tactical Fighter Squadron The Gorillas. Throughout Training, Reagans Fighter Pilots Expected To Face The Soviet Union, But Ricks First Combat Deployment Was Desert Storm. He Recounts The Planning, The Preparation, And The Missions, The Life Of A Fighter Pilot In A Combat Zone And The Reality Of Combat. Ricks Aerial Victory Was One Of 16 Accumulated By The Gorillas, The Most By Any Squadron During Desert Storm.Returning From The Combat Skies Of Iraq, Rick Continued A Successful Fulfilling Air Force Career Until, Struggling To Make Sense Of His Life, He Turned To Buddhism. His Practice Led Him To Leave The Air Force, To Find A New Vocation, And To Finally Come To Terms With Shooting Down That Mig25 Foxbat In The Desert All Those Years Before. Most Importantly, He Came To A Deeper Understanding Of The Importance Of Our Shared Humanity.Table Of Contentsintroductionchapter 1 The Wonder Yearschapter 2 Middlefield Avenuechapter 3 Sjsuchapter 4 Ots And Chandler, Azchapter 5 The Dirty Dozenchapter 6 The Gorillaschapter 7 Tabukchapter 8 Desert Stormchapter 9 Return To The Dozenchapter 10 The Long And Winding Roadchapter 11 The Buddha And The Fighter Pilotprologuefinal Thoughts
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Call-Sign KLUSO'? A: The main theme of 'Call-Sign KLUSO' revolves around the life and experiences of fighter pilot Rick Tollini, emphasizing his journey through the Air Force, the realities of combat during Desert Storm, and his personal growth through Buddhism.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Rick Tollini, a former fighter pilot who shares his personal experiences and insights from his career in the Air Force.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Call-Sign KLUSO' published? A: The book was published on March 23, 2021.
- Q: What can readers expect from the memoir? A: Readers can expect a detailed narrative of Rick Tollini's experiences as a fighter pilot, including his training, combat missions, and reflections on his life and career.
- Q: Is there a table of contents available? A: Yes, the book includes a table of contents, which outlines the chapters covering various stages of Rick Tollini's life and career.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide about combat? A: The book provides insights into the planning, preparation, and execution of combat missions, as well as the emotional and psychological challenges faced by fighter pilots.
- Q: Does the book discuss Rick Tollini's transition after his Air Force career? A: Yes, the book discusses Rick Tollini's transition from the Air Force to seeking a new vocation and his journey towards understanding his experiences through Buddhism.
- Q: Are there any specific combat experiences highlighted in the book? A: Yes, the book highlights specific combat experiences, including Rick's aerial victory during Desert Storm, which contributed to his recognition as an ace pilot.