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FBO: What the Heck is It?

Pilots and passengers of private planes are certainly familiar with the term Fixed Base Operation, or FBO.  But to the general public, or even the novice aviation enthusiast, this title…

The History of Air Cargo

The invention of the airplane by Orville and Wilbur Wright brought man’s desire to fly into reality.  Shortly after their historical flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903, those promoting aviation…

O Christmas Tree

“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us! They are green when summer days are bright, They are green when winter snow is white. O Christmas Tree,…

Boom Day

Saqlawiyah, Iraq Taking a long drag on his Camel cigarette and slowly exhaling, he stood there, standing in the shadow of a huge and empty metal ammo container, relieved they…

Holiday Shopping & Shipping 2020

There’s no denying it.  Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, aspects of our everyday life have changed.  That includes school, dance class and scouting for kids; work, eating out or…

Fighting Fires From The Sky

Turn on the news today and you’re sure to hear about the massive wildfires out west.  The immense acreage of forests being consumed by flames is devastating.  How these fires…

The Haunting of Cheema’s Landing

The Smell of Smoke Suddenly, my eyes flew open in complete panic after being jerked awake by the undeniable smell of smoke—cigarette smoke—being maliciously blown in my face.  “Not again…

A Different Labor Day

“The plow is the symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.  Without labor, neither knowledge nor wisdom can accomplish much.” From the opening ceremonies of the Future Farmers of…