Today in History – January 31, 1968 – F-100 pilots Maj Joe Bulger and 1Lt “Fearless” Fred Abrams are given the worst kind of mission

31 January 1968 – On the first full day of the Tet Offensive, Major Joe Bulger (Flight Lead) and 1Lt “Fearless” Fred Abrams were asked to bomb their own base. In the early hours of the day, Vietcong forces had launched an attack on Bien Hoa AB. “The whole east end was hot,” Abrams said.

Disosway, John S.

John S. Disosway

Preferred Name: John

Nickname/Call Sign: Disco

Date of Birth: March 15, 1947

Highest Military Grade: Select

At the USAFA John “Disco” Disosway was captain of the golf team winning a slew of competitions. After graduation, John flew the F-100 with the 128th TFS at Dobbins AFB in Georgia. He then went on to fly for Delta Airlines.

After retiring as a Captain for Delta Air Lines, John flew internationally for Jet Airways and Royal Brunei. He then joined BMA as a B777 TCI.