This video caused me to reflect, my father was a career AF pilot last aircraft he commanded was KC-135A, it was his favorite of the tankers and bombers that he flew. Miss my hero, my dad Lt. Col E. C. Burton.
Thank you for your service and sharing your last flight. My hat goes off to you. My wife's uncle was a retired Colonel with over 24K logged hours. He started with the Army Air Corp in 1945 and lied about his age to enter the war as a fighter pilot. He flew through Korean war where the USAF changed him to helicopters. He also flew through the beginning of Vietnam. He later opened his own helicopter flight school and flew for years for "Carson Helicopters." Three war vet. My dad was a retired USAF vet. Our son is currently active USAF with close to 10 years under his belt. Watching your video brought back MANY memories and tears to my eyes. Best of luck on the farm and God Bless you.
My Son is a brand new LT Blackhawk Pilot today, 11/18/2024. We head down to Ft. Rucker on 12/20 to move him home. He will be flying out of Whitman AFB for the MO National Guard. Your 22 years went by in a flash. Thank you for your service. Enjoy the family & the joy of farming/ranching.
Thanks for your dedicated service to our free country and happy retirement! We need more people like you!! Best of luck on the next phase of your life! God Bless You
Thank you for your service to our nation for the last 22 years God bless you and your family. Keep making the videos now that you have more free time 🇺🇸
Rod, it was a bittersweet day I am sure. Turning into that final downwind, lining up with the runway and pulling up full stop. I was not there, but I saw so many get feet dry on that final flight, in my years of service. It I am sure was a day full of pride and emotion for you, your family, crew, squadron and wing. Some would say it was a hard decision you had to make, but I know, it wasn't hard at all. They say once you have flight in your blood, its all you want. But I would argue with them, that once you have farming in your blood and you love it, thats all you want. Carry on that legacy of feeding America and the world. I would have liked to have known it was your final ahead of time, I would have watched on ADSB. Now, your in the world of all of us, now your a PFC. I hope the farm videos do not end. I am glad your staying on as a civilian instructor with the Guard. Thank you for your service, hand salute, 'merica
Are you a mind reader? Because, you nailed my emotions on that day on the head! I will miss flying for sure! Maybe after I get the kids out of the house and onto their journey in life, I will get a small plane. Those things are just so darn expensive though! Thank you for the comment! Well said!
Congratulations, Rod, on your retirement. Thanks for your service, sir. Glad you’re taking on the responsibility of the farm and I’ll be looking forward to more farming videos. I was happy with whatever you filmed as I’m a granddaughter of farmers on both sides of my family and my dad served in the Army and my brother-in-law served in the Air Force. My favorite plane is a C-130 and has been ever since my brother-in-law, who was a mechanic for the C-130, got clearance to give my family a tour of the plane he was working on. This happened 25-28 years ago and I still get a thrill when I see a C-130 at the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB.
From former WV Air National Guard member, I want to thank you for all your years of service and dedication to our nation and to flight safety. I drive a tractor trailer for Walmart now in your area and love KLCK and that area. Congratulations on your retirement.
Congratulations Sir. Thank you for 22 years of service. Sorry to see you take the pickel suit off for the last time. I enjoy all the flying videos you did for us. Hope you still do farming videos.
All good thing must come to an end, no matter the reasons and how bittersweet it is. I seperated 39 years ago and I still miss the USAF to this day. Thank you Rod for letting us ride along. It was a blast!
Congratulations and thank you for your service! I sure hope you continue to share farming videos with us all but totally understand if you can't. Most people don't realize the time and effort it takes to create a 10 minute video. Anyway thanks for bringing us along when you're able to do so.
I didn't realize the time commitment until I started making videos. I'm not the best at it, so I usually have at least 5-6 hours wrapped up in the flying videos. The farming content is much easier to put together, so maybe i'll be able to post more often.
My son is a boomer in the 134th ARW at McGhee Tyson AB in Knoxville so watching your videos was a lot of fun. It gave me a lot of insight into what he does.
Thank you for 22 years of standing in the gap. The landing I would call butter. Just because you hung up your spurs on one side you got a new pair on the other, when you think about your you-tube crew carry us along on the farming side. I got a feeling most of us where watching for the flying and the farming. blue sky and tailwinds.
First time viewer. Growing up as a Nebraska farm girl with an uncle who became a pilot and an aeronautical engineer for NASA at Ames in San Jose which turned me into a lifelong av geek, the video pushed a lot of good buttons for me. The farming clips show how technical it has become and that it takes a very smart, detail oriented person with mechanical aptitude to be successful at it, similar to being a pilot! A couple less zeros for the price of equipment though. I wish the general public had more appreciation for what all goes into farming. Your well produced videos could make a difference in that regard. Happy "retirement" and thank you for your service!
I’m a Missouri farmer that lives near Whiteman AFB and look on with great pride and admiration when I see/hear the sound of jet powered freedom overhead. A10,B2,T38,C130 most commonly. I teared up when worn these boots played. I have greatly enjoyed all your videos and will continue to watch. Thank you for your service.
Congratulations on your retirement. Great video, also thank you for your service so me and family can live in this great country. May God bless you and your family.
I live in Ross County and use to live out on Walnut Creek. I drove by your family farm about everyday. Thank you for your service and congrats on your retirement!
Congratulations sir. On successful career and on finally being able to follow your passion. Former Ohioan born in Dayton and lived for many years across the street from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Love aircraft and flying and never cease to be amazed at the longevity of the KC-135 or the B-52 for that matter. Vietnam era Navy veteran and retired from a 35 year career as a long haul truck driver. With a wave of the hand from Gulf Coast Florida I wish you “Blue skies and tailwinds.” 🫡🇺🇸⚓️
Thanks for your service! The museum is a special place. I was there about a year ago, but not had three hours and that wasn't near enough time to see everything. I hope to take my son there soon!
Thank you for your service "sir". Would have loved to see you make full bird, but congratulations on all you have done for the freedom of this country. There comes a time in a mans life when his priorities change. The best of luck with your venture and hope you throw a video up once and a while. God Bless and the best of luck on everything you do.
Congrats on your retirement and it’s been a pleasure following you both on the farm and flying the 135. You’ll get your fix some working at the sim …something better than nothing. You’re going to miss it…trust me I know…as a retired Hurricane Hunter WC-130 H and J DCC Crew Chief it’s still in my dna. Again Congrats on the retirement and wish you well on the farm !!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I actually went to the sim today. It was a beautiful fall day and I remember thinking how cool it would be to go fly around the pattern for a couple hours! Then, I walked into the block building and taught EPs for 4 hours👎🏻
Thank You for sharing the passion of flying. It has been a unique insight in the world of Air refueling. I started as a sub. because of the flying, but i like the farming part just as much. I hope to see more farming😃 Thank you and Thumbs Up
Glad Your flight was in the Columbus Crew themed KC-135 ! Love to see that plane still flying ! Will be posting the info for this video in the Crew Supporter sites so other Crew fans can see the plane in action. Again, Thanks for Your Service ! Congratulations on the Retirement !
A hearty salute to you, Colonel. Thank you for your service to our great country. I'll miss seeing a KC135 flying over my house and wondering if it's you and your crew. Enjoyed the flying videos and looking forward to the farming videos.
Congratulations Rod!! Best of luck to you as you focus on farming full time!! I had a great time working with you at HQ Air Mobility Command and I’m very happy that you got to finish out your flying career with the Ohio ANG!!
Congrats on your Fini-Flight. And the -135's keep on going. Was a KC-135A crew chief with the 379th BW out of Wurtsmith AFB, MI... 1989-1993. Loved working on those airplanes.
Thank you for your service and dedication. I loved watching your flying videos because it reminded me of my dad who was a flight engineer in the USAF . I was born at the base when it was Lockborn AFB and we spent most of our time at Dover AFB. I enjoyed being an Air Force brat of thirteen years. I bet it was hard having two passions in life and making that hard decision.
Another great video Rod! I’m going to miss the aviation part of the videos but keep up the farm content. Congratulations on taking the final flight in the KC-135. Thank you for your 22 years of Service to the Nation. I remember my last drill as a 1SG of a Transportation Company after 28 years. Happy & Sad at the same time. Good luck with the farm and keep the farm content coming!
Congratulations and much appreciation for your service! Best wishes for you and your family as well. Have enjoyed every one of your videos, both in the cockpit and at the farm!
As a former Crew Chief and KC-135 maintainer I want to congratulate you on a years of service to this great country. Keep up your great videos of farming . We have a fruit farm and farm market in north west Michigan love the farm life now , I will miss the videos of you flying Tankers , God Bless you Sir ! Thank you again for your service .
@@ohioflyingfarmer7050 been dry here also till lately, we raise apples, peaches , plums , tart cherries, sweet cherries. We have a smell farm market and bakery, it’s called Farmer Whites , which is my wife’s maiden name ,when we bought the farm from her parents we decided to leave the name alone …anyways thanks for all you service , I will miss your flying videos since I spent 16 of my 21 on KC’s …all on water burners ….take care stay safe …
From one solider to another. Great job Sir. I know it is super hard to walk away from it. You did your time, have the scars and memories to prove it. Thank you for your service and time spent away from your family. God's speed and look forward to more farm videos now. Congrats Rod.
Congratulations on your Retirement.. After 21 years in the Army, with 3 years as a Battle Staff Crew Member on a EC-135, I have a great admiration for the Front End Crew!!!! Enjoy your life on the farm! Hope to meet you someday to talk about flying.
An OUTSTANDING video Sir! Congratulations and Thank You for your many years of service! I know the feeling, my fini flight in the 135 was in 2003...night flight out of McConnell, A/R with a KC-135RT. The memories of all the flying will last a lifetime. Best to You and your family in this next chapter! V/R Chuck
I'm impressed 👍 Thank you for years of success in the service of the greatest country in the world. May you and family have many more years producing food and freedom to us all. Good bless ❤
Really enjoyed flying along with you on those videos. Also really liked the farming side of your life as well. Best of both worlds in my opinion. Hey come back one in a while with a look at how things are on the farm. Best to you and your family. Blue Skies and take care. Thanks for you service!
Congrats on your bittersweet Fini-flight. Nice to see you highlight what was once the Premier C-17 Wing. Flying across the farm was cool. If you never grow up you don’t have to adult.
I subscribed for the flying videos but also now really like the farming videos too. I hope you keep them coming. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us.
That's good to know Steve! I haven't posted a whole lot of farming videos because there are already numerous farming channels out there that are better than mine. Anything in particular you'd like to see or know more about?
@ I really enjoyed the videos when you were working with the cattle. I also like any of them when you are running the various equipment you use in the fields. I also liked the dump truck ride into town when you hauled the grain. I go to the dentist there on Eastern Avenue near the paper plant. It was cool seeing familiar territory in a video. I live down the road in Oak Hill in Jackson County. As a former Cessna 172 pilot I’m in awe of people who fly the heavy metal. Thanks for the reply.
It’s difficult to leave something you loved and enjoyed doing. Thank You for taking us along on your adventure. Great Video, hope you will still continue making more. I’m one of your faithful subscribers and fans.
Love this son! Your dad and I couldn’t be more proud…..so very happy that you and Van want to continue to farm our family farm❤
Thanks Mom!
From an old 135 crew chief I salute you sir. Congratulations on your retirement.
This video caused me to reflect, my father was a career AF pilot last aircraft he commanded was KC-135A, it was his favorite of the tankers and bombers that he flew. Miss my hero, my dad Lt. Col E. C. Burton.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Thank you for your service and sharing your last flight. My hat goes off to you. My wife's uncle was a retired Colonel with over 24K logged hours. He started with the Army Air Corp in 1945 and lied about his age to enter the war as a fighter pilot. He flew through Korean war where the USAF changed him to helicopters. He also flew through the beginning of Vietnam. He later opened his own helicopter flight school and flew for years for "Carson Helicopters." Three war vet. My dad was a retired USAF vet. Our son is currently active USAF with close to 10 years under his belt. Watching your video brought back MANY memories and tears to my eyes. Best of luck on the farm and God Bless you.
Sounds like your family is full of military service! Thanks for the comment!
What an awesome video Ron! Thank you for your service and thank you for keeping us fed! Please keep making farm videos if you can, we enjoy them!
The farm videos are much easier to put together! I hope to be able to post more often.
Thanks for the encouragement
Thank You, for your service!!
My Son is a brand new LT Blackhawk Pilot today, 11/18/2024. We head down to Ft. Rucker on 12/20 to move him home.
He will be flying out of Whitman AFB for the MO National Guard.
Your 22 years went by in a flash. Thank you for your service. Enjoy the family & the joy of farming/ranching.
How exciting! He will LOVE it!
Thank you for your years of service Sir. Good luck with the farm!
Thank you! Wishing you NOTHING, but the best! May all your cows be cooperative and friendly.
Thanks! Yes....cooperative and friendly cows are much more enjoyable to work with!
Congratulations on your retirement, job well done Sir! 🇺🇸
Thanks for your dedicated service to our free country and happy retirement! We need more people like you!! Best of luck on the next phase of your life! God Bless You
Thank you for watching!
I appreciate it!
Congratulations and thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank You for Your service "Flying Farmer" You have done well ,Now on to the important things of life Carrying on the FARM !
Thank you for your service to our nation for the last 22 years God bless you and your family. Keep making the videos now that you have more free time 🇺🇸
I'll see what I can do!
Thanks for watching!
Rod, it was a bittersweet day I am sure. Turning into that final downwind, lining up with the runway and pulling up full stop. I was not there, but I saw so many get feet dry on that final flight, in my years of service. It I am sure was a day full of pride and emotion for you, your family, crew, squadron and wing. Some would say it was a hard decision you had to make, but I know, it wasn't hard at all. They say once you have flight in your blood, its all you want. But I would argue with them, that once you have farming in your blood and you love it, thats all you want. Carry on that legacy of feeding America and the world. I would have liked to have known it was your final ahead of time, I would have watched on ADSB. Now, your in the world of all of us, now your a PFC. I hope the farm videos do not end. I am glad your staying on as a civilian instructor with the Guard. Thank you for your service, hand salute, 'merica
Are you a mind reader? Because, you nailed my emotions on that day on the head!
I will miss flying for sure! Maybe after I get the kids out of the house and onto their journey in life, I will get a small plane. Those things are just so darn expensive though!
Thank you for the comment! Well said!
Congratulations, Rod, on your retirement. Thanks for your service, sir. Glad you’re taking on the responsibility of the farm and I’ll be looking forward to more farming videos. I was happy with whatever you filmed as I’m a granddaughter of farmers on both sides of my family and my dad served in the Army and my brother-in-law served in the Air Force. My favorite plane is a C-130 and has been ever since my brother-in-law, who was a mechanic for the C-130, got clearance to give my family a tour of the plane he was working on. This happened 25-28 years ago and I still get a thrill when I see a C-130 at the National Museum of the Air Force at Wright Patterson AFB.
The farming videos are much easier to make, so hopefully I'll be posting more often.
Thank you for watching!
From former WV Air National Guard member, I want to thank you for all your years of service and dedication to our nation and to flight safety. I drive a tractor trailer for Walmart now in your area and love KLCK and that area. Congratulations on your retirement.
Congratulations Sir. Thank you for 22 years of service. Sorry to see you take the pickel suit off for the last time. I enjoy all the flying videos you did for us. Hope you still do farming videos.
After 22 years, I've heard the flight suit be called many things, but never a pickle suit.
That's pretty good haha!
@ohioflyingfarmer7050 that's what we call it in the USCG.
Incredible...Family, Farmer and Fighter. True American in my opinion. Thank you for being you Sir.
Thanks Wikle! Word on the street is that you'll be in the youtubes very soon! I got a sneak peak of the thumbnail hahaha
Hmmmm, dont know about this pal?@@ohioflyingfarmer7050
Thanks for your service Rod. It’s been a honor to see how well respected you are. Congratulations to you and your family. See you next time.
Thanks Bill! I think you've been watching me from the beginning!
I appreciate it Sir!
@ my pleasure sir. I look forward to your future videos.
Thank you for your service. Hope to see you again soon. We also enjoy your farming videos. MERICA!
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All good thing must come to an end, no matter the reasons and how bittersweet it is. I seperated 39 years ago and I still miss the USAF to this day. Thank you Rod for letting us ride along. It was a blast!
I'm glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for your service!
Thank you for your service good Sir. Happy Farming
Congratulations and thank you for your service! I sure hope you continue to share farming videos with us all but totally understand if you can't. Most people don't realize the time and effort it takes to create a 10 minute video. Anyway thanks for bringing us along when you're able to do so.
I didn't realize the time commitment until I started making videos.
I'm not the best at it, so I usually have at least 5-6 hours wrapped up in the flying videos.
The farming content is much easier to put together, so maybe i'll be able to post more often.
@ohioflyingfarmer7050 That's awesome I will most definitely continue to watch your farming videos as well.
My son is a boomer in the 134th ARW at McGhee Tyson AB in Knoxville so watching your videos was a lot of fun. It gave me a lot of insight into what he does.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for your service! I am so looking forward to you sharing a small part of your farming life with us. God Bless!
Thanks Spanky!
Thank you for 22 years of standing in the gap. The landing I would call butter. Just because you hung up your spurs on one side you got a new pair on the other, when you think about your you-tube crew carry us along on the farming side. I got a feeling most of us where watching for the flying and the farming. blue sky and tailwinds.
Thanks Chris! I'll do my best to keep on posting farming content. It is much easier to put together and edit!
First time viewer. Growing up as a Nebraska farm girl with an uncle who became a pilot and an aeronautical engineer for NASA at Ames in San Jose which turned me into a lifelong av geek, the video pushed a lot of good buttons for me. The farming clips show how technical it has become and that it takes a very smart, detail oriented person with mechanical aptitude to be successful at it, similar to being a pilot! A couple less zeros for the price of equipment though. I wish the general public had more appreciation for what all goes into farming. Your well produced videos could make a difference in that regard. Happy "retirement" and thank you for your service!
Thank you for your comment!
Yes, both farming and aviation have come a long ways in the last 100 years!
Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service
Thanks for watching William!
The wheelchair is something we definitely need at the unit! Congrats to many years of flying and continued luck with the farm!
Yeah, I think that one is actually an A-7 ejection seat on wheels!
Thank you for your service!! Wishing you all the best for the next chapter.
Thank you!
Congrats on a great career and retirement, Rod. Very happy for you and appreciate all of the videos you've put up here for us to enjoy.
It has been my pleasure!
Great video love the montage at the end. Thank you for your service Sir🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks Brian!
I’m a Missouri farmer that lives near Whiteman AFB and look on with great pride and admiration when I see/hear the sound of jet powered freedom overhead. A10,B2,T38,C130 most commonly. I teared up when worn these boots played. I have greatly enjoyed all your videos and will continue to watch. Thank you for your service.
Thanks Matt! I'm a pretty big fan of that song!
Great video to watch. Thank you for your service.
Thanks for watching!
Thank You for your service!!!! Congrats on reaching this milestone! You deserve the very best! Take care and be safe....
Thank you Gatorguy!
Thank You for your Service Sir….🇺🇸
👊🏼'MERICA!
Thank you for your service and for letting us experience a small part of it
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
T.Y.V.M. Colonel for your service and taking us along on an outstanding final flight sir! Godspeed ! 🇺🇸💪🏼✈
I appreciate it Adam!
Thanks for watching!
Former F-16 Weapons guy here. Thank you for your service! Enjoy the semi retirement
Thank You for your service... Congrats on your retirement. The flybys were awesome!!
The weather didn't cooperate that day, but I did what I could.
Thanks!
Congratulations on your retirement. Great video, also thank you for your service so me and family can live in this great country. May God bless you and your family.
Thanks for the comment Sean!
I live in Ross County and use to live out on Walnut Creek. I drove by your family farm about everyday. Thank you for your service and congrats on your retirement!
Thanks Thomas! They are getting ready to replace the narrow railroad bridge near the house!
Thank you for your service Rod. Awesome achievement.
the end damn near brought a tear to my eye and i dont even know you. Ive never worn those boots! Thank you sir
Congratulations sir. On successful career and on finally being able to follow your passion. Former Ohioan born in Dayton and lived for many years across the street from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Love aircraft and flying and never cease to be amazed at the longevity of the KC-135 or the B-52 for that matter. Vietnam era Navy veteran and retired from a 35 year career as a long haul truck driver. With a wave of the hand from Gulf Coast Florida I wish you “Blue skies and tailwinds.” 🫡🇺🇸⚓️
Thanks for your service!
The museum is a special place.
I was there about a year ago, but not had three hours and that wasn't near enough time to see everything.
I hope to take my son there soon!
Thank you for your service "sir". Would have loved to see you make full bird, but congratulations on all you have done for the freedom of this country. There comes a time in a mans life when his priorities change. The best of luck with your venture and hope you throw a video up once and a while. God Bless and the best of luck on everything you do.
It would've been nice to make O6 I suppose, but it was never really a goal of mine.
Plus, the higher the rank, the less flying you get to do.
Thank you for your service Sir!
Congrats on your retirement and it’s been a pleasure following you both on the farm and flying the 135. You’ll get your fix some working at the sim …something better than nothing. You’re going to miss it…trust me I know…as a retired Hurricane Hunter WC-130 H and J DCC Crew Chief it’s still in my dna. Again Congrats on the retirement and wish you well on the farm !!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I actually went to the sim today. It was a beautiful fall day and I remember thinking how cool it would be to go fly around the pattern for a couple hours!
Then, I walked into the block building and taught EPs for 4 hours👎🏻
Thanks Rod for your service, and for keeping the farmer life alive! Both, true heros! Retired after 21 Active USAF COMM myself.
Thanks for your service Tom!
Thank you for your service!
Thank You for sharing the passion of flying. It has been a unique insight in the world of Air refueling.
I started as a sub. because of the flying, but i like the farming part just as much.
I hope to see more farming😃 Thank you and Thumbs Up
Glad Your flight was in the Columbus Crew themed KC-135 ! Love to see that plane still flying ! Will be posting the info for this video in the Crew Supporter sites so other Crew fans can see the plane in action. Again, Thanks for Your Service ! Congratulations on the Retirement !
I think I have a few other videos with that tail, but I can't remember which ones.
Thanks!
A hearty salute to you, Colonel. Thank you for your service to our great country. I'll miss seeing a KC135 flying over my house and wondering if it's you and your crew. Enjoyed the flying videos and looking forward to the farming videos.
I'll see what i can do!
Thanks!
I remember when that flightline had A-7s back in the day with the TopHatters! Well done Sir! Congratulations and GO BUCKS!
There is still a static display of an A-7 near the entrance to the base.
@ brings back memories. I will hopefully be back to visit my old childhood stomping grounds.
Congratulations Rod!! Best of luck to you as you focus on farming full time!! I had a great time working with you at HQ Air Mobility Command and I’m very happy that you got to finish out your flying career with the Ohio ANG!!
Thanks Ed! I learned a lot from you! Keep sharing your travels around the world!
Congrats on your Fini-Flight. And the -135's keep on going. Was a KC-135A crew chief with the 379th BW out of Wurtsmith AFB, MI... 1989-1993. Loved working on those airplanes.
Yep, the -135 has been an awesome airplane. I'm glad I got to fly her for awhile!
thank you for your service
Thank you for your service and dedication. I loved watching your flying videos because it reminded me of my dad who was a flight engineer in the USAF . I was born at the base when it was Lockborn AFB and we spent most of our time at Dover AFB. I enjoyed being an Air Force brat of thirteen years. I bet it was hard having two passions in life and making that hard decision.
Hi Keith!
You should see the area around Rickenbacker now!
The place has exploded with warehouses in the last 5 years!
Another great video Rod! I’m going to miss the aviation part of the videos but keep up the farm content.
Congratulations on taking the final flight in the KC-135. Thank you for your 22 years of Service to the Nation. I remember my last drill as a 1SG of a Transportation Company after 28 years. Happy & Sad at the same time. Good luck with the farm and keep the farm content coming!
Yes Sir!
Coming from “north of the border” - Michigan and not too far from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, congratulations! Thank you for your service!
I appreciate it Roger!
Congratulations and much appreciation for your service! Best wishes for you and your family as well. Have enjoyed every one of your videos, both in the cockpit and at the farm!
Thank you! Hopefully I'll make some more for you to enjoy!
Rod another great video and thank you for your service. From a fellow Ross County resident.
I was just going to inquire about you. I will miss your vid’s and sharing your experiences in 135. Thank you for your service, sir! 🇺🇸 ‘Merica!
Yep! I'm still around! Took about a 3-month break, haha!
Congratulations Rod on an awesome career
Thanks for all the shoutouts, or whatever they're called!
Congratulations on a great career and joining us retirees in the next stage of life.
Thanks! Now I just need to figure out the VA game!
From one tanker bubba to another…..Congratulations on retirement brother!
Thank you for your service sir. Congratulations on your retirement from Texas.
I'm a big fan of Texas! I was stationed in San Antonio and Del Rio for a few years.
I'm a big fan of Texas! I was stationed in San Antonio and Del Rio for a few years.
Congrats on the fini and the next chapter sir! As a 27 year fighter Crew Chief, I'm hoping to pull chocks next spring!
Thank You for Your Service ! Congratulations on Your retirement ! Will miss your flying videos. Looking forward to more farming videos !
As a former Crew Chief and KC-135 maintainer I want to congratulate you on a years of service to this great country. Keep up your great videos of farming . We have a fruit farm and farm market in north west Michigan love the farm life now , I will miss the videos of you flying Tankers , God Bless you Sir ! Thank you again for your service .
Thanks Jim!
What do you guys grow up there?
Hopefully you had a good year. Our yields weee terrible. No rain👎🏻
@@ohioflyingfarmer7050 been dry here also till lately, we raise apples, peaches , plums , tart cherries, sweet cherries. We have a smell farm market and bakery, it’s called Farmer Whites , which is my wife’s maiden name ,when we bought the farm from her parents we decided to leave the name alone …anyways thanks for all you service , I will miss your flying videos since I spent 16 of my 21 on KC’s …all on water burners ….take care stay safe …
Congratulations Sir Thank you for your many years of service. Good luck in your next chapter of life!!
I appreciate it Brent!
Great series of videos! Thanks for sharing and of course for your service to the nation.
Thanks Bob!
THANK YOU for your service!!!! Congratulations 🎉on your retirement may you have a wonderful time and peace farming.
From one solider to another. Great job Sir. I know it is super hard to walk away from it. You did your time, have the scars and memories to prove it. Thank you for your service and time spent away from your family. God's speed and look forward to more farm videos now. Congrats Rod.
Thanks Derek!
Congratulations on your Retirement.. After 21 years in the Army, with 3 years as a Battle Staff Crew Member on a EC-135, I have a great admiration for the Front End Crew!!!! Enjoy your life on the farm! Hope to meet you someday to talk about flying.
That would be great!
Very nice!, Thank you for your service and keeping us safe..
Great video!! Thank you for your service!! We will be watching the fields for you as we travel 35 from Chillicothe to Jackson,,,
If you see equipment moving, chances are it's me!
Stop by anytime!
Thank you for your service and Happy Retirement! All of Ross County is very proud of you and all of your accomplishments!
Thanks for the kind words!
Congratulations on a great career - on to the next chapter. I'll miss the flying vids - Best wishes!!!
An OUTSTANDING video Sir! Congratulations and Thank You for your many years of service! I know the feeling, my fini flight in the 135 was in 2003...night flight out of McConnell, A/R with a KC-135RT. The memories of all the flying will last a lifetime. Best to You and your family in this next chapter! V/R Chuck
Hi Chuck!
Sorry I didn't get you out to the flightline!
I'm impressed 👍 Thank you for years of success in the service of the greatest country in the world. May you and family have many more years producing food and freedom to us all. Good bless ❤
Thanks James!
Thank-you to the Flying Farmer ! You have served the nation well !
It has been my honor!
Really enjoyed flying along with you on those videos. Also really liked the farming side of your life as well. Best of both worlds in my opinion. Hey come back one in a while with a look at how things are on the farm. Best to you and your family. Blue Skies and take care. Thanks for you service!
Thanks Kurt!
The farming content is much easier to put together, so I'll see what I can do!
Nicely Done ! I used to be stationed at langley and flew with 6ACCS on the EC 135. Loved that platform.
Thanks for your service!
Congratulations on your retirement Clark! I am sure it was bittersweet. Thank you for your service to our Country!
Thanks Ronnie!
What a great video, Rod. Thank you for your service.
Thanks Mark!
Congrats on your bittersweet Fini-flight. Nice to see you highlight what was once the Premier C-17 Wing. Flying across the farm was cool. If you never grow up you don’t have to adult.
I'm still trying to figure out what i want to do when i grow up. I think I almost have it figured out.
Thanks so much for your service to our country, enjoy the farm life.
Thanks Todd!
Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations Ltc!! Enjoy retirement. If ya ever find yourself over around Marietta, I’d love to shake your hand. (Air Force Fire dawg 93-97.)
Thanks for your service Rod. Awesome video!!!
I appreciate it Justin!
Congrats. Looking forward to the farming vids
I'll see what I can do!
Great video. Thank you for all the years you gave to your country and the Ohio Air National Guard!
Thanks Mike!
Thank you for your service and for being a farmer!
I subscribed for the flying videos but also now really like the farming videos too. I hope you keep them coming. Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us.
That's good to know Steve!
I haven't posted a whole lot of farming videos because there are already numerous farming channels out there that are better than mine.
Anything in particular you'd like to see or know more about?
@ I really enjoyed the videos when you were working with the cattle. I also like any of them when you are running the various equipment you use in the fields. I also liked the dump truck ride into town when you hauled the grain. I go to the dentist there on Eastern Avenue near the paper plant. It was cool seeing familiar territory in a video. I live down the road in Oak Hill in Jackson County. As a former Cessna 172 pilot I’m in awe of people who fly the heavy metal. Thanks for the reply.
Thank you, Sir, for your 22 years of military service and for helping to feed this great nation... and of course for the totally awesome videos!
Thanks for watching Joseph!
It’s difficult to leave something you loved and enjoyed doing. Thank You for taking us along on your adventure. Great Video, hope you will still continue making more. I’m one of your faithful subscribers and fans.
Thanks for sticking with me!
With only one job now, I hope to have more time in the day to post more farming content.
Congratulations on semi retirement God Bless you and thanks for your service
Awesome! Congrats on retirement!