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Roy Edwards.

Integrity, Tenacity, Faith, and Family Driven.

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From Rural Louisiana to Vietnam.

US Marine Colonel Roy Edwards, retired, shares memories of his growing-up years in rural Louisiana in the 1940s and, eventually, achieving his desire to become a jet fighter pilot. He flew nearly 300 combat missions in Vietnam as a Marine fighter pilot and served his country for 28 years before his retirement.

But this book is not about war though he served multiple combat tours. You won’t find battle details, but you will find mentions of harrowing experiences. This is a book about a life lived, of everyday life in training, time “in country,” and in command—a glimpse of a real life during these memorable times in our country’s history

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    “You can have more than you got because you can become more than you are.”

    –– Jim Rohn

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    Dedicated 28 years of his life to His country.

    Roy Edwards was born in Arkansas and raised in rural Louisiana. He was one of 12 students in his high school graduating class. Roy worked his way through college, graduating from Northwestern State College in Louisiana. After a brief stint working for Shell Oil as a draftsman, Roy joined the United States Marine Corps in October 1961 and was trained to become a jet fighter pilot.

    Roy flew approximately 300 combat missions during two tours in Chu Lai, Vietnam (1965-66 and 1969-70), earning 17 air medals, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the individual award of the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He commanded two aviation squadrons and a Marine Aircraft Group. He served 28 years as a jet pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel, and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his long-serving contributions to the Corps.

    Upon retirement from the USMC, Col. Edwards went on to work as a safety consultant with his wife in their own business for 23 years. He and his wife reside in North Carolina. They have three adult children and four grandchildren.

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