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An Air Force Captain Visits USS Midway (CV-41) During Its 1971 Vietnam Deployment
In May or June of 1971, Captain Donald Jones, USAF (my future father-in-law), visited USS Midway (CV-41) while it was conducting carrier operations on Yankee Station off the coast of North Vietnam. My father-in-law was an avid photographer and documented Midway's carrier deck operations over the course of a couple of days. Unless otherwise noted, all of the photos in this video are sourced from my father-in-law's collection of 35mm slides.
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Mounting Biking at Kingdom Trails, Vermont
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A few minutes of highlights on the Kingdom Trails network near East Burke, Vermont, 25 August 2024. I rode numerous trails this day, but only shot a little of three trails.
The Blues Brothers Invade Cooper High School!
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Abilene (TX) Cooper High class of '84 seniors Clay Clemons and Mike Arnold perform as the Blues Brothers during a school '50s themed pep rally, September 1983. Video footage by John C. Wright
John & Jeannette Wright: A Celebration of 40 Years of Marriage, Dec 1991
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John and Jeannette Wright's family and friends celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Abilene, Texas. December 1991. Yes, I'm aware there's a typo in video. Oh well...
50th Wedding Anniversary Tribute to John & Jeannette Wright, Dec 2001
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A video tribute to John and Jeannette Wright on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary (December 15, 2001) from their four children (Jack Wright, Jan Wright Dotzler, Jim Wright, Joel Wright), daughters/son-in law, and seven grandchildren.
78th Fighter Squadron ("Bushmasters") Intel Officer's Fini Flight, Sep 1997
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To be clear, the Air Force tradition of fini flights is a pilot thing. It's to mark a pilot's last flight with a unit or in an aircraft. As the squadron intelligence officer, I had no expectation of receiving the fini flight tradition of getting hosed down with water from a fire truck and with champagne upon returning from my final flight with the squadron. I had only been with the Bushmasters ...
78th Fighter Squadron ("Bushmasters") Intel Officer Goes on Training Mission, Shaw AFB SC, June 1997
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One of the perks of being the intelligence officer for the 78th Fighter Squadron ("Bushmasters") at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, was that I was entitled (if I were so inclined) to ride in the backseat of a two-seat F-16D if it were ever scheduled for a training mission. The squadron was equipped with 22 single-seat F-16Cs, plus two fully combat capable two-seat D-models. During my time at with the...
78th Fighter Squadron ("Bushmasters") departing Shaw AFB for Saudi Arabia, June 1997
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In June 1997, about half the 78th FS deployed to Prince Sultan AB ("PSAB"), Saudi Arabia, for a 90-day tour in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, which was to enforce the No Fly Zone over southern Iraq. This is a short video I took of the our F-16s departing Shaw AFB, South Carolina. I was the squadron intelligence officer at the time, but didn't go on this particular deployment. I had alread...
A Quick Overview of Our New GE Profile Refrigerator
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We had to get a new refrigerator because our old one died and was unserviceable. So we upgraded a bit to a GE Profile series. Just a quick, irreverent look at some of the features.
TX-794th AFJROTC Marching in the Veterans Day Parade, 1983
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A short video of the Cooper High School TX-794th JROTC marching in the Veterans Day parade, Abilene TX, 11 Nov 1983. Featured in this clip are the Color Guard, the Blue Rangers Drill Team, the Red Rangers Drill Team, and a flight of cadets. The "interviewer" at the beginning of the video is Col John Wright, one of the TX-794th's founding instructors (along with CMSgt Kater Swinson). The backgro...
Quick Overview of My New 2024 Subaru Crosstrek
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A brief look at the features of my new 2024 Subaru Crosstrek. The first Subaru I've owned since 1997.
Abilene Cooper HS Faculty, Fall 1983
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Short clips of various CHS faculty and administrators attending pep rallies.
Last Bike Ride of the 2023 season. Kingdom Trails, Vermont
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The Kingdom Trails, an excellent system of mountain biking trails in northeast Vermont, close at the end of October for hunting season. They do reopen for winter recreational activities, however, they won't reopen for mountain biking until the Spring. I took one last ride of the 2023 season three days before the trails closed. The weather started off beautifully in the morning, but rain showers...
Abilene Cooper HS: The "Coop", Fall 1983
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The Coop is an integral part of Cooper's various spirit organizations as she represents the school's mascot the Cougar. Coop adds some excitement to pep rallies by putting an exclamation point at the conclusion of cheers with a series of tumbles. Our Coop for the 1983-84 school year was Jo Johnson, a junior (Class of '85). Jo was terrific and always stuck the landing!
CHS Cheerleader/Siren Squad "G" Partners
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CHS Cheerleader/Siren Squad "G" Partners
Abilene Cooper HS Siren Squad Highlights, 1983
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Abilene Cooper HS Siren Squad Highlights, 1983
Abilene Cooper HS Cougarettes & Cougar's Pride, Fall 1983
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Abilene Cooper HS Cougarettes & Cougar's Pride, Fall 1983
Abilene Cooper High School song, 1983.
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Abilene Cooper High School song, 1983.
Abilene Cooper High School Cheerleader Highlights, 1983-84 School Year
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Abilene Cooper High School Cheerleader Highlights, 1983-84 School Year
Kingdom Trails, Vermont. Martha’s Pines trail (better video quality)
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Kingdom Trails, Vermont. Martha’s Pines trail (better video quality)
TX-794 AF JROTC Rocket Club Shenanigans
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TX-794 AF JROTC Rocket Club Shenanigans
Abilene Cooper High School 50s Pep Rally, 1983
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Abilene Cooper High School 50s Pep Rally, 1983
Mountain Biking at Kingdom Trails VT. Martha’s Pines Trail.
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Mountain Biking at Kingdom Trails VT. Martha’s Pines Trail.
TX-794th JROTC at Dyess AFB TX Retreat Ceremony, September 1983
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TX-794th JROTC at Dyess AFB TX Retreat Ceremony, September 1983
Jeannette Wright's Graveside Service, July 2023.
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Jeannette Wright's Graveside Service, July 2023.
Abilene Cooper High School, September 1983, First Pep Rally
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Abilene Cooper High School, September 1983, First Pep Rally

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  • @javitoindustries1390
    @javitoindustries1390 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great !

  • @georgeburns7251
    @georgeburns7251 วันที่ผ่านมา

    One of the squadrons on this deployment had an Air Force exchange pilot. I think it might have been VA 56 but I can’t locate my cruise book right now. I remember seeing him at quarters with his lift blue uniform and black shoes.

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el วันที่ผ่านมา

      Interesting. I would think he and my father in law would have met up. I don’t know how long my father in law’s visit was. Unfortunately I only discovered these slides after he passed away so I’m not able to get any more details of the visit.

  • @arthurbrumagem3844
    @arthurbrumagem3844 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Visited the Midway when in SD. Was amazed at the size, how crowded the berthing area was for many sailors ,how well they must have ate especially compared to us jungle guys. It’s a great visit I recommend to everyone. What made it a bit more special for me was my high school buddy served on it during Vietnam

  • @martykarr7058
    @martykarr7058 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I remember back in the 1980s, when the AOE, which is a combination of fuel, ammunitions, and stores supply ship refueled the Midway, and it took FOREVER. Made me glad that our regular carrier was the Enterprise, and she only needed fuel for her planes.

  • @vershaladyn
    @vershaladyn 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Saw this museum in SD 2010. Very impressive. A huge thank you to all who served aboard.

  • @AlanToon-fy4hg
    @AlanToon-fy4hg 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great photos there! The pictures are a great reference for model builders like myself.

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh cool. I had not thought about that when putting this together. Glad I can help the model airplane community.

  • @Dog.soldier1950
    @Dog.soldier1950 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very cool

  • @Hawaiian80882
    @Hawaiian80882 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thankyou for sharing Sir....Hand Salute to your Father In-Law

  • @winstonp.prescott3845
    @winstonp.prescott3845 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I served on the Midway, flew out to her off the coast of Okinawa to ride her to pick up folks after Mt Pinatubo(Marine at the time) exploded.....Awesome ship you could feel her pick up speed and she leaned. Amazing time I had! I have a question, did he serve with another RF-4C pilot..his name was Oliver J, Hines! He was my ROTC instructor! Thanks for the awesome video!

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the comment. I don’t know the names of any other RF-4 pilots he flew with and unfortunately I can’t ask him. After his tour in Thailand, he continued to fly RF-4s in Okinawa, this time with the 15th TRS. But Okinawa was his last RF-4 assignment. I believe about 500 RF-4s were built, so given the relatively small community, it’s possible he might have crossed paths with your ROTC instructor.

  • @Weesel71
    @Weesel71 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice tour. Thanks for sharing.

  • @petethebastard
    @petethebastard 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    WOW! Those are some excellent (and previously UNSEEN!) photos... Good vid, mate! Well done.

  • @Flycam01
    @Flycam01 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice story! I was in VAW-115 on the Midway in 1976-77. Minor nit - the huge flight deck shown in your later picture was added in the 1973 outage. In 1971 the flight deck would be similar to later pictures of the Roosevelt (CVA-42) and the Coral Sea (CV-43).

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the info. Although I tried to be as accurate as possible, my excuse is that (like my father-in-law) I'm Air Force. I'll have a thorough dressing down of my extensive research staff.

    • @georgeburns7251
      @georgeburns7251 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is incorrect. The large flight deck was in place for the April 1971 deployment. Her original straight deck was modified to an angle deck in beginning in 1955, similar to Coral Sea and FDR. IN Feb 1966 she entered Hunters Point where her flight deck was enlarged from 2.8 acres to 4 acres. I’m a former crew member who knows how to use Google.

  • @daverooneyca
    @daverooneyca 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! At 3:28, that's not an A-7, whose engine didn't have an afterburner. It must be an RF-8.

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Interesting. I didn’t know that about the A-7. I’ve reprimanded my extensive research staff.

    • @daverooneyca
      @daverooneyca 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JoelWright2-ir6el as well you should! 😂

  • @marvinmcfadin9466
    @marvinmcfadin9466 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ok Joel. Quit horsing around. That was top notch narration, information and it was engaging. You were always good with this sort of thing. I have see several military history channels on hear and quite often think of you when I watch their videos. You really need to find a niche you want to make videos in of that historical type and run with it. You have the right voice and presentation. Do it man. I remember you talking at length and detail and in high school about WWII naval battles. Maybe that niche is full, but with your background and experience, perhaps more recent exercises may be fair game. Honestly, folks today do not remember the cold war and the many near misses and nerve racking operations that occurred during those years. Anyway, fantastic video Joel. Enjoyed it immensely.

    • @joelwright4317
      @joelwright4317 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. Trust me, there were many many audio takes. I wasn’t using a script. BTW, I recently had “Death is Deadly” transferred to digital. On of my goals this winter is to get that uploaded to TH-cam.

    • @marvinmcfadin9466
      @marvinmcfadin9466 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ hey everybody that does script material does multiple takes too, so don’t sweat it. End product is what counts. That’s awesome about DiD. I’ve told my wife and kids about it. But don’t have it to show. Really looking forward to that … I think?! It will be embarrassing to say the least. But was all in good fun. You have to be able to laugh at yourself. Looking forward.

  • @ghtaboma
    @ghtaboma 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you’re in San Diego, go see this. Easy, to spend the whole day aboard. Much to see.

    • @joelwright4317
      @joelwright4317 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve not had a chance to visit Midway. I would love to someday. I did donate the 35mm slides from which these photos are sourced to the Midway Museum.

  • @pickle1965
    @pickle1965 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My senior year, was on the football team. Wow what memories

  • @ZingaraJoe
    @ZingaraJoe หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your excitement had me on the edge of my chair.

  • @Lhuynh67
    @Lhuynh67 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please show how is ice dispenser work ?

  • @christinabeall6362
    @christinabeall6362 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so awesome! I was there (Cougarette). Do you know the names of the boys that played the blues brothers?

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Clay Clemons and Mike Arnold (the taller one)

    • @christinabeall6362
      @christinabeall6362 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha ha! Yep! Thank you 😊

  • @brendazolli3059
    @brendazolli3059 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We just purchased this model. So far so good. It didn’t come with a manual, so it took some time to figure some things out. We finally printed up the manual from the website. Thank you for your review. Things I already like….larger interior space with the ice maker in the door, love the light at the back, you can see everything at a glance. We previously had a Samsung which only lasted 7 years and had lots of things going wrong. The Profile seemed to get the best reviews.

  • @rozaz4754
    @rozaz4754 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dear Joel,I don’t know how to adjust the middle door to 33 degrees. Can you please explain step by step. Now on the panel the little light is on “snacks” and 37 degrees, but it’s not enough cold for my cheeses. Thank you very much!🙏

    • @baseballhunter42
      @baseballhunter42 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      37 is closer to the ideal range for storing cheese, 33 is too cold.

  • @teddyrogers775
    @teddyrogers775 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow I was a 10th grader awesome

  • @henry.sanchez
    @henry.sanchez 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Joel. This was super helpful.

  • @smpanimator6536
    @smpanimator6536 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They're on a mission from God.

  • @samnuck
    @samnuck 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fellow Vermonter here (Bennington)! 🙌🏽😁 thanks for uploading this video! i just got a 2024 crosstrek and i absolutely love it!

  • @spurgaming5400
    @spurgaming5400 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Haha matching hair for the flight suits!

  • @briansmith2125
    @briansmith2125 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That future General knew that heavily stressing your muscles right before flight made him incredibly G tolerant way before the G warmup. He was likely a "G Beast".

  • @jonakers704
    @jonakers704 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was a dependent when my dad was stationed on Shaw from 1979-1983, where he spent most of his time in the 9th Air Force Safety office. He was a pilot, however, so he also would take O-2 Skymasters over to Myrtle Beach AFB (BRAC'd in 1991) and would then fly A-10's out of there to keep his currency up. I have good memories of sitting in classes at Millwood Elementary School in Sumter and hearing the "BRRRRRRTTTT" of the A-10 cannons in the distance as they would hit the firing range. We left Sumter in 1983, my dad going to Saudi for a year teaching them flight tactics in their F-5 (he spent a number of years as a T-38 instructor in the early 70's) before coming back to the states a year later, where we moved to Homestead AFB and he ended his career there flying the same aircraft he entered the USAF in, the F-4.

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome. Thanks for the comment. Shaw was a great assignment! There was actually an A-10 squadron (55th Fighter Sq) assigned at Shaw for a little while (1994-96) during my time at Shaw. I was able to visit the range once to observe A-10s first hand shoot the gun. Very cool. The 55th would later convert to F-16s in 1997.

  • @twstrchasr
    @twstrchasr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At 5:55 that's my car (a Scout) parked in the fire lane next to the tennis courts !!! I guess I was still practicing. What an unexpected surprise to see this video. Thanks for posting !!!

    • @JoelWright2-ir6el
      @JoelWright2-ir6el 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha ha. You're welcome. My yellow '81 Subaru station wagon is featured quite a bit parked in the background.

  • @SocialDem86
    @SocialDem86 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't need to hold the start button to stat the car. Just press it once and the car will keep the starter on just long enough to get the engine running.

  • @michelemcalister8360
    @michelemcalister8360 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for posting that. It was such a fun time in my life. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!!

  • @lisasimpson2753
    @lisasimpson2753 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely loved it, couldn't stop laughing. I think this was my first rocket club meeting

  • @marvinmcfadin9466
    @marvinmcfadin9466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I wasn’t sure I could make it through. So funny, embarrassing, memories galore! Thank you Joel!

  • @ericmartin6730
    @ericmartin6730 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, my sophomore year. Thanks for this.

  • @marvinmcfadin9466
    @marvinmcfadin9466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joel, your mom was the sweetest. I miss your mom and dad. Good times.

  • @marvinmcfadin9466
    @marvinmcfadin9466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Memories. Thanks Joel.