Book recommendations
04-01-2024, 01:50 PM
#381
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Here’s the current DBRx (declared) nuclear (book) stockpile.
(“Command and Control” was made into a PBS American Experience documentary. It’s pretty good)
04-02-2024, 06:36 AM
#382
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Vipers in the Storm: Diary of a Gulf War Fighter Pilot by Keith Rosenkranz
That name might look familiar to you as he was the guy who recently chartered a 330 for his retirement flight. The book was mentioned in another thread, but somehow I didn't find it on this list of good reads. Quick easy read about his career in the Air Force leading up to and thru Desert Storm. As I was only 11 at the time, this gave context to my oversimplified understanding of the entire ordeal.
On a related note, thank you for all the book reccomendations. I find this thread the most useful by far on APC.
That name might look familiar to you as he was the guy who recently chartered a 330 for his retirement flight. The book was mentioned in another thread, but somehow I didn't find it on this list of good reads. Quick easy read about his career in the Air Force leading up to and thru Desert Storm. As I was only 11 at the time, this gave context to my oversimplified understanding of the entire ordeal.
On a related note, thank you for all the book reccomendations. I find this thread the most useful by far on APC.
04-07-2024, 01:20 PM
#383
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The Rational Bible series by Dennis Prager.
Prager is known as a radio commentator but he is a Hebrew scholar.
Prager is known as a radio commentator but he is a Hebrew scholar.
04-13-2024, 05:03 AM
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"Bright Shining Lie - John Paul Vann and America in Viet Nam" - Amazon link (What an incredible story. JP Vann awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously)
"First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" - movie with R. Gosling based on this. Wow. Amazon Link
"Nuclear War, A Scenario" - I've several books on this subject in the library (and growing); easy read, seems relevant. Read it in an afternoon. Amazon Link
(Reminder: Unless it's brand new, shop around. I find the best places to purchase older books online is ebay, but not always. Amazon links above are for curiosity sake.)
"First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" - movie with R. Gosling based on this. Wow. Amazon Link
"Nuclear War, A Scenario" - I've several books on this subject in the library (and growing); easy read, seems relevant. Read it in an afternoon. Amazon Link
(Reminder: Unless it's brand new, shop around. I find the best places to purchase older books online is ebay, but not always. Amazon links above are for curiosity sake.)
Just finished Nuclear War A Scenario…..biggest takeaway? Be as close as possible to where it goes off.
04-13-2024, 11:49 AM
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04-14-2024, 06:57 PM
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Vipers in the Storm: Diary of a Gulf War Fighter Pilot by Keith Rosenkranz
That name might look familiar to you as he was the guy who recently chartered a 330 for his retirement flight. The book was mentioned in another thread, but somehow I didn't find it on this list of good reads. Quick easy read about his career in the Air Force leading up to and thru Desert Storm. As I was only 11 at the time, this gave context to my oversimplified understanding of the entire ordeal.
On a related note, thank you for all the book reccomendations. I find this thread the most useful by far on APC.
That name might look familiar to you as he was the guy who recently chartered a 330 for his retirement flight. The book was mentioned in another thread, but somehow I didn't find it on this list of good reads. Quick easy read about his career in the Air Force leading up to and thru Desert Storm. As I was only 11 at the time, this gave context to my oversimplified understanding of the entire ordeal.
On a related note, thank you for all the book reccomendations. I find this thread the most useful by far on APC.
04-14-2024, 08:05 PM
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04-27-2024, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Werjower;[url=tel:3793902
3793902[/url]]The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell.
Good sensationalized take on WWII Japan bombings but not great for an accurate history lesson.
Good sensationalized take on WWII Japan bombings but not great for an accurate history lesson.
06-13-2024, 10:20 PM
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Call sign CHAOS.
Book about the life of General Mattis from childhood to being in the WH. Really enjoyed this book.
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.
Explores the meaning of quality through a motorcycle road trip. It challenges the idea of objective reasoning and encourages introspection and appreciation for the complexity of life.
Book about the life of General Mattis from childhood to being in the WH. Really enjoyed this book.
Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.
Explores the meaning of quality through a motorcycle road trip. It challenges the idea of objective reasoning and encourages introspection and appreciation for the complexity of life.
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