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David O. Scheiding

From small-town Iowa to the skies of Vietnam—journey is a testament to courage, faith, and service.

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The Long Return

Upon returning to the United States after serving in Vietnam, Col. David O. Scheiding, USAF (RET), and other Vietnam vets were met with a significant amount of antiwar, anti-military sentiments by the American Society toward them. David reveals his reaction to the significant change in the general American attitude toward the Vietnam War.

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I received this book as a gift, and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down! The author perfectly captures the experience of being a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in Vietnam in the underpowered O-2A. I had the same job, and his description is spot-on. More important, he provides a (sadly) accurate description of the toxic environment we Vietnam vets encountered when we returned home. The title is right on: it was truly a long return, taking some 40 years to get our welcome home. I found the description of the author's duty as an accident investigator during the crash of the Vietnam baby-lift a very telling description of Air Force politics. Definitely recommend!
George E. NollyAmazon Customer
Like David, I am a former combat pilot and aerospace engineer. As an engineer, my ability to write left a lot to be desired until I transitioned to another line of work. Wonderful book
PJWAmazon Customer
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