by Andy Miller | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
March 28, 2013
I was on my way from Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan to Baraboo, Wisconsin, USA for my mid-tour R&R. All flights heading outbound connect at Kandahat Air Field (KAF).
While I was on the base overnight, I was able to link up with friends CW3 Cameron Nowell and CW3 Tracy Hobbs for dinner at (believe it or not) KAF’s TGIFriday’s.
Along the way around the airbase, I saw the sign for Elvis Presley Blvd, but I knew Graceland wasn’t nearby.
#Pamir62
#ArcticCavalryReunion
#OldFriends
#TGIFridaysKAF
#TCB
by Andy Miller | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Four years ago, March 25 2015, MSgt Matty Garcia was awarded a Soldier’s Medal for his actions to during my rescue in Afghanistan on September 7, 2013.
It was an honor to be there at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base with him & his family and with Maj Mary Clark (Jayhoon 11, Mi-17 pilot) for the ceremony.
It isn’t every day one gets to talk with the USAF Chief of Staff, Gen Mark Welsh. It certainly is not common for someone to get to enjoy a beer with the people that were so instrumental in their own rescue operation.
#Pamir62
#FourYearsAgo
#MyHeroes
#Jayhoon11
#Jayhoon11GroundElement
by Andy Miller | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
On March 25th, 2014, I was nervous and excited to be flying again. As part of my pursuit to get back in the air, I had to show that I could preflight an aircraft, get in and out of the aircraft, as well as be able to actuate the anti-torque pedals. I was permitted to do this in a simulator only.
I was lucky to have my friend and fellow Kiowa Warrior aviator, CW4 Al Mays take me up in the Kiowa Warrior simulator.
We flew for 1.5 hours; it was great to be back up, if only simulated (this time).
It was another step towards returning to flight duty!
I didn’t know at the time, but that was also to be my last flight in the Kiowa Warrior simulator. I only ever got to fly the Kiowa Warrior one more time after that before my beloved aircraft and I were each retired.
by Andy Miller | Feb 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
On this date in 2013, some 3-4 Cavalry alumni had a mini-reunion at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan.
Lee “Hulka” Lane and I were serving on the MD530 Team, Scot Cowie was a contractor flight instructor on the Team, and Cameron Nowell was serving elsewhere in Afghanistan, but made a short trip out to visit us.
#Pamir62
#3-4CAV
#GoodTimes
by Andy Miller | Feb 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
I have been invited to speak at Oak Park Place in Baraboo on Tuesday, February 26th at 2 p.m.
The fliers have been mailed out in the Baraboo area. I must say, I have never received a mass-mailer invitation for a presentation that I am giving.
I have an audio/visual presentation to give, I’ll take questions and will have books available for purchase.
If you’re planning to attend, Oak Park Place asks that you RSVP via telephone (608) 355-4111 or email them at: baraboosales@oakparkplace.com.
