What is it like to wrestle with a Dragon or dance with a Lady? This is the challenge all U-2 pilots must face when flying the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady.When first seeing the aircraft, the plane resembles an awkward albatross bird from a prehistoric age. The Dragon Lady is always the most unique aircraft on any military ramp. She has 104 feet of wing span across her tiny fuselage. Two wheels make up her landing gear. Like a bicycle, one wheel is in the front and the other near the re...

Of all the terrible men throughout the history of the world, only one is revered. A man who orchestrated a murderous rampage on families based only upon their religious beliefs. His transformation is one of the greatest stories ever told since time began. A transformation made possible only by God himself. This is his story through his eyes.

This eBook is updated each year. Financial Decisions in Life reviews 34 major financial topics that you may encounter in your lifetime. This book provides a brief overview and thoughtful perspectives on specific financial topics, including budgeting and expenses, insurance, investments like 401Ks and IRAs, and post-retirement topics like Social Security, Medicare, and Hospice. Financial Decisions in Life can help guide you and your spouse through complex financial decisions, whether you ar...

Imagine a late summer night in July, where Lt. Colonel Dan Preston is wrapping up a grueling day at work. But Lt. Colonel Preston's "office" is unlike any other - he's a pilot of the Lockheed U-2 aircraft, soaring above 70,000 feet along the highly fortified DMZ that divides North and South Korea. As night falls, missiles begin to fly. He faces a daunting enemy, fighting to survive alone and deep behind enemy lines. With no immediate help from his country, Lt. Colonel Preston must navigate...

There I was as my arm jerked forward, and a new sensation filled my mind—panic. Thoughts filled my head quickly: today I'm going to die, this is it, this airplane is going to blow up any second, we are sitting on thousands of pounds of fuel (55,000 to be exact), GET OUT!Imagine flying 500 knots just above the trees when the left engine fire light suddenly comes on. Pilots of Valor takes you inside the cockpit of a high-performance military aircraft when everything starts to go wron...

What is it like growing up in a small town in Kansas where 15 boys have been best friends since childhood? A town so small that the same Doctor delivered 12 out of the 15 boys. Their lives are intertwined like spaghetti and have been for over sixty-two years. Today, they text regularly for birthdays and sporting events. They each know stories about each other that our parents would not even know.Many feel lucky to have one or two friends they have known since childhood. Imagine wha...