A local taxi pulled up to the base gate in Afghanistan, carrying two brothers who were rapidly bleeding out. In honor of Memorial Day week, writer Jared Harding Wilson shares the breathtaking, untold story of his father’s 38-year military career spanning from Air Force flight nurse to an elite, multi-specialty Army Special Forces Green Beret.
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Flying High and Staying Grounded: A Tribute to My Mother this Memorial Day by Jared Harding Wilson
How did a young Air Force airman end up flying a massive B-52 bomber over the Pacific Northwest? In this special Memorial Day tribute, writer Jared Harding Wilson shares the incredible, newly uncovered military memories of his mother, Sylvia Hight. From managing top-secret aircraft data for an Air Force General to overcoming a fierce battle with cancer, her inspiring journey is a powerful story of service, deep faith, and unbreakable resilience.
