Tag Archives: Bolling AFB

Speech Given at the First Annual Veterans Dinner at Finger Lakes Community College

Posted on November 11, 2017 by jenorv

Remarks by  Lt Col John E. Norvell (USAF Ret.)  November 10, 2017 President Nye, Dr. Pierce, ladies and gentleman and members of the College community,  thank you for inviting me to speak tonight. As a former history professor I routinely … Continue reading →

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Santa is Sad this year

Posted on December 7, 2016 by jenorv

For  44  years my old Air Force friend and I  sent the same Christmas card back and forth in an ongoing tradition.  This began when he sent the card to me, before I was married,  when I was in flying … Continue reading →

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Snow, Snow, Snow

Posted on February 18, 2015 by jenorv

Living in upstate New York other people, who don’t live here,  are always fascinated with the weather here in the winter.  Since we grew up in this area it really is no big deal to us.  In fact, the area … Continue reading →

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