Comments:
I served in USAFSS/ESC from 1957 to 1979 with ground assignments in Okinawa (6927th), Japan (6986th), Philippines (6922nd), and Italy (6917th). Airborne assignments at Eielson (6985th), Rhein Main (6916th) and Athens ( Det 1 6916th).
I just finished reading Volumes IV and V of Larry's "Freedom Through Vigilance" and could not put them down until I was finished with both of them. It was very interesting seeing what happened before and after my airborne assignments. Very well laid out and documented with just the right amount of personal comments and observations. I was familiar with most of the people mentioned and have heard of most of the others.
Volumes IV and V have joined the other volumes and "The Price of Vigilance" on the bookshelf at my computer station. Most have bookmarks or bits of paper in them for quick access and reference. The only other book on the shelf is my Italian Dictionary.
Larry has done so much to chronicle the history of USAFSS/ESC and the follow on designators. A monumental task with outstanding results. Thanks.
I served in USAFSS/ESC from 1957 to 1979 with ground assignments in Okinawa (6927th), Japan (6986th), Philippines (6922nd), and Italy (6917th). Airborne assignments at Eielson (6985th), Rhein Main (6916th) and Athens ( Det 1 6916th).
I just finished reading Volumes IV and V of Larry's "Freedom Through Vigilance" and could not put them down until I was finished with both of them. It was very interesting seeing what happened before and after my airborne assignments. Very well laid out and documented with just the right amount of personal comments and observations. I was familiar with most of the people mentioned and have heard of most of the others.
Volumes IV and V have joined the other volumes and "The Price of Vigilance" on the bookshelf at my computer station. Most have bookmarks or bits of paper in them for quick access and reference. The only other book on the shelf is my Italian Dictionary.
Larry has done so much to chronicle the history of USAFSS/ESC and the follow on designators. A monumental task with outstanding results. Thanks.
Added: January 21, 2013
Name: Jimm Van Epps
From: Lake Alfred, FL
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I have just finished the last two volumes of "Freedom Through Vigilance". I now am a proud owner of the complete set. The effort put into the creation of these books is "above and beyond" and will be invaluable as set of reference books for years to come. Through these books I have learned many things I didn't know about USAFSS when I was discharged some 50 years ago. Thank you!