The Whistler was an American radio mystery drama which ran from May 16, 1942, until September 22, 1955, on the west-coast regional CBS Radio network. For many of those years, it was sponsored by the Signal Oil Company.On June 19, 1949, Signal began featuring limericks in their Whistler advertisements. Listeners enjoyed these so much that … Continue reading The Signal Oil Limericks on “The Whistler”
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A Different Christmas Poem
(by Jeff Giles) The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree, I … Continue reading A Different Christmas Poem
The Photo
(author unknown) My husband never really talked a lot about his time in Vietnam, other than mentioning he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8x10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann-Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his … Continue reading The Photo
The Desks
In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks … Continue reading The Desks
The Airman’s Creed
I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my Nation’s call. I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor. I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My … Continue reading The Airman’s Creed
Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Air Force
(author unknown) No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer: a leader of people. I am proud of the Noncommissioned Officer corps and will, at all times, conduct myself so as to bring credit upon it. I will not use my grade or position to attain profit or safety. So, what … Continue reading Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Air Force
High Flight
(by John Gillespie Magee) Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of EarthAnd danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirthOf sun-split clouds, – and done a hundred thingsYou have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swungHigh in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,I’ve chased the shouting wind along, … Continue reading High Flight
Senior Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Air Force
(author unknown) I am a Senior Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Air Force. I hold allegiance to my country, devotion to duty, and personal integrity above all. I wear my rank of authority with dignity, I promote the highest standards of conduct, appearance, and performance by setting the example. I seek no favors because … Continue reading Senior Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Air Force
Principled Thoughts 