Joe Blackwell:  

Life Graduated North Texas in 1966 . AF pilot training in Del Rio, TX, then to Phillipines/Viet Nam for 16 months flying C-130s. Returned to Dyess AFB in Abilene in 1969 until 1972, then Korea for one year-then Germany for three years. Back to Dyess in 1976 till 1980 then Air Natl Guard Advisor in OKC for 3 years. Last 4 years of a 20 year AF career was at Scott AFB in Illinois. Retired as a Lt Col. Got lucky and was hired by American Airlines & flew for 17plus years and retired in Jun 2004 as a S-80 Captain. Happily living in Bedford, TX with wife, Janita , of 33 years. Two kids- Jamie, married and living in Austin & Jake living in Norman, OK finishing his PhD. Play golf 3 days a week, go to a movie matinee on Friday, church on Sun & Wed is my day off! We do travel some , but not as much as we'd like. Have attended 4 KHS reunions in the last 20 years. They're fun. 4-27-2008 Attended the KHS class of 62 & 63 reunion 4-5 Apr - some there from 61,64, & 65 classes. Biggest s...Expand for more