Harrison Charles Scranton was a Connecticut native that at age 16 with his family moved to Southern California. His interest in flying provided the original motivation for writing this book as described in the first page. Read his various exploits during his time in the Service. Find out what it was like being in the Army Air Forces in the early days. See how changing from the Army Air Forces to it's own branch of service the United States Air Force changed the mission and responsibilities. Find out how the average "joe" used to behave during this time frame. Laugh and cry at the many stories that are told about his everyday activities. Be with him as he was swept up in the events of December 7, 1941. Find out how he managed to get along with his new assignment in the Northeast Air Command, with time spent at Thule, Greenland. Find out what it was like to plan for your retirement and the many hurtles that had to be jumped for that to occur. Last but not least, be with him at his retirement parade that an Officer in the USAF receives if requested. This is a true account of a service man's experience in the Service of his country for 30 years. Robert (Bob) Scranton son of Harrison Charles Scranton