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This inspirational novel tells the distinguished career of Captain J.C. Smith. Upon entering the Navy, J.C. earned the wings of a pilot. When circumstances took him away from this lifelong dream, he became a Naval Flight Officer, blazing the path for thousands who followed by pioneering the typical career path for this office. J.C. made a mark on history during his wartime cruises in the Vietnam War. Captain Smith was the founding and Commanding Officer of the Navy Fighter Weapons School, revealing the untold story of "Top Gun" in this book. The culmination of his career was as Commanding Officer during his command at sea. This is the true story of a man who overcame adversity to realize success he never thought possible.
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About the Author:
Carol Smith has been publishing children's stories, short fiction stories, articles and poetry for the past thirty years. Her first book, INSIDE OUT, was a compilation of her favorite short stories. She then compiled a group of her favorite poems - CLOSE TO MY HEART. JOURNEY TO COMMAND is the story of her husband, Navy Capt. J.C. Smith, and his remarkable Naval career. The Smiths, which includes four children, spent the Navy years in Califorina. Carol and J.C. Smith now live in San Angelo, Texas, near three of the four children and eight of their eleven grandsons.
Review:
"Captain Smith served his country in the most unselfish way, always looking out for his wingman, grooming young officers who would not have been successful without his mentorship, and always standing up for what was right. He's a true leader by example!" --LCDR Mac Diehl
"Smith was purported to know the F-4 Phantom better than any human alive...he is a professional and witty man, who showed me how to approach a dangerous business in a professional manner and who showed me how to enjoy every minute of it." --Daniel Jenkins
"I served as a Naval Aviator in a carrier-based squadron with J.C. Smith and was there when history was being made. J.C. was the Radar Intercept Officer in the Phantomwhich shot down the first MIG of the Vietnam air war and went on to establish the now-famous "Top Gun" air combat school at NAS Miramar." --Roger W. Harris
"Smith was purported to know the F-4 Phantom better than any human alive...he is a professional and witty man, who showed me how to approach a dangerous business in a professional manner and who showed me how to enjoy every minute of it." --Daniel Jenkins
"I served as a Naval Aviator in a carrier-based squadron with J.C. Smith and was there when history was being made. J.C. was the Radar Intercept Officer in the Phantomwhich shot down the first MIG of the Vietnam air war and went on to establish the now-famous "Top Gun" air combat school at NAS Miramar." --Roger W. Harris
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- PublisherAmerican Book Publishing Group
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1589824814
- ISBN 13 9781589824812
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages264
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