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It Only Takes A Minute For Him To Explain Whether Or Not You're Cut Out For This. Robin Olds' only claim to fame is hardly his handlebar mustache, although that's sometimes the first thing that comes to mind. He's is one of the finest aviators the world has ever seen, an ace three times over in two

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a man with a moustache on his face wearing a fighter pilot's helmet

The mustache was my silent middle finger I couldn't raise in PR photographs. It became my silent last word in the verbal battles with higher headquarters on rules, targets, and fighting the war - Robin Olds, also fighter pilot is an attitude quote. AWESOME and inspirational leader.

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a drawing of a man holding a baby in front of a mirror with other people around him

This piece was inspired by all the ways I knew a man that I never met. He was an amazing actor and human being. In his lifetime he helped more than 50 different charities raise money and awareness. He also helped millions, if only for a little while, to forget their troubles and just laugh. I really enjoyed doing this illustration and reflecting on all the ways he inspired my personality and sense of humor as I was growing up. IN HIS MEMORY, The first original 100 Prints that were sold…

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a black and white photo of a man in an airplane pilot's helmet smiling

The United States Air Force, despite being the youngest American military service, has a few outstanding traditions. Civilians vaguely know the tradition of Mustache March as an occasion used by some

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a black and white photo of a man in uniform giving the peace sign with his hand

(Today's Medal of Honor Recipient: LTC William "Wild Bill" Donovan.WWI (shown left). Personally lead his unit against strongly defended German position, rallied his troops and continued despite being struck by machine-gun bullets. The only American to have received our nation's...

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United States Air Force Legends: From right to left,  Colonel Robin Olds and his Deputy Commander, Colonel Daniel "Chappie" James. This highly effective duo served together in 1966-1967 during the Vietnam War and were popularly and affectionately nicknamed as "Blackman and Robin." Olds retired in 1973 as a brigadier general. He passed away June 14th, 2007. James would later become the first African-American to reach the rank of four-star general. He died February 25th,1978.... Air Force Humor, Robin Olds, F4 Phantom, Memorial Video, Iraqi Army, F-14 Tomcat, German Soldiers Ww2, Military Heroes, United States Air Force

United States Air Force Legends: From right to left, Colonel Robin Olds and his Deputy Commander, Colonel Daniel "Chappie" James. This highly effective duo served together in 1966-1967 during the Vietnam War and were popularly and affectionately nicknamed as "Blackman and Robin." Olds retired in 1973 as a brigadier general. He passed away June 14th, 2007. James would later become the first African-American to reach the rank of four-star general. He died February 25th,1978....

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