St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador (Canada)

After a nice sleep, I checked out of the Mid-Atlantic Lodge - we soon departed from Lajes Air Base and headed for Canada. We stopped for fuel in St. Johns, Newfoundland and then flew to Norfolk (for our lift).  On the last leg (Norfolk to Atlanta), I was able to get some aircraft commander time (while flying with Scott E.).  Great trip!

Rota, Andaluzia (Spain)

We checked out of the Mid-Atlantic Lodge this morning and left Lajes Air Base a bit later.  We (Scott E. and I) flew to Mainland Europe and landed at Naval Station Rota.  After taking care of airlift requirements, we were able to quickly depart again and headed back towards the USA.  We landed later at Lajes Air Base. After checking back into the Mid-Atlantic Lodge, we left to base and ate dinner at O' Pescador's in Praia Vitoria (finished just after midnight, 0015L). To speed up the checkout process in the morning, I took care of my bill before going to bed.

Terceira, Azores (Portugal)

[Mission to Europe]  Got another international trip - the overall itinerary involved a series of flights from Atlanta to Spain and back.  Score!  Even better: I got to fly with one of my best friends, Scott E.  Our first day was pretty uneventful - we stopped in St. Johns, Newfoundland for fuel and then flew to the Azores.  We spent the night at the Mid-Atlantic Lodge at Lajes Air Base.

Fort Worth, TX (USA)

[itinerary uncertain - lost oil pressure (cap was loose) on the way to Fort Worth - with Chippy]

Gulfport, MS (USA)

[training flight (TAC upgrade) with Ron H - Atlanta to Mayport to Gulfport (Keesler) to Atlanta - I thought we were done for the day but we got a mission modification when we landed - we ended up with an additional two legs (out/in NAS Norfolk) - made it back to NAS Atlanta late]

Martinsburg, WV (USA)

[training flight with Ray - bad weather (especially in Florida) - Atlanta to Panama City (Tyndall) to Mayport to Norfolk to Martinsburg (Shepherd Field) to Atlanta]

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

Checked out of the Holiday Inn (Orange Park on US-17) before heading to NAS Jacksonville.  [Had class all morning and was only able to leave town at about 1300].  To get back to Douglasville, I used I-10 until I reached I-75 and then took it all the way to Atlanta.  Arrived home around 2100L.  Glad to be done with the training...

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

Ate breakfast at Damon's (in the hotel). [Spent the whole day in class] Bought souvenirs for the kids. Drove through our old neighborhood (in Mandarin). Had dinner at the Mandarin Express (1800). Staying at Holiday Inn (Orange Park).

Jacksonville, FL (USA)

Drove down to Jacksonville for my water survival course. Took I-75 all the way to I-10. Brought food with me so I wouldn't have to stop. Made it all the way to Macclenny, Florida, before I had to stop for gas (1815L). Arrived at my hotel (Holiday Inn on US-17) in Jacksonville around 1900L.

Huntsville, AL (USA)

[ITAC training flight with Scott E - Atlanta to Norfolk to Camp Springs to Huntsville (Redstone Arsenal) to Camp Springs to Louisville (Standiford) to Atlanta]