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David Hamel is a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant having served over 30 years on active duty in aircraft maintenance and as a Director of the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a past Alabama State Commander of the Korea Defense Veterans of America and past Eastern District Commander of AMVETS, North Carolina. He has performed 175 Prisoner of War-Missing In Action (POW-MIA) table presentations and has served as the state POW-MIA Chairman for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Departments of Alabama and North Carolina, and is a past National Aide-de-Camp. Dave is also an Eagle Scout.
Completing his 31 years of marathon running, Dave has finished 131 marathons in all 50 states, and has two fi ...more

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Average rating: 4.84 · 37 ratings · 28 reviews · 15 distinct works • Similar authors

	"4:09 to 9:02" Boston To Oklahoma and New York Cities: Beyond the Bombings 4.84 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"9:02 to 4:09": Oklahoma City to Boston: Beyond the Bombings it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"My Cold War Life Story": 3+ Decades of Silent Battle 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trifecta: 26 Years of 26.2: Chronicles of a Marathoner it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2018 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Cold War Life: Three Decades of Silent Battle it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"TRIFECTA" 31 Years of 26.2: Chronicles of a Marathoner it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"PROPEL" Inspiring Airmen: 2000 - 2004: And Beyond it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	"PROPEL" Inspiring Airmen: 2000 - 2004 And Beyond it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Spyplane: The U-2 History Declassified

by Norman Polmar

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David Hamel is 75% done with Spyplane Spyplane: The U-2 History Declassified by Norman Polmar progress:	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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David Hamel made a comment on Debra Thompson’s review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings " Thanks for “experiencing” the journey with me, Debra. The feelings are real, but I don’t feel isolated or alone as I use to. Be well! "
Dec 11, 2025 06:30PM · see review
David Hamel liked Debra Thompson's review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings: "What stayed with me most was Davis’s balance of storytelling and philosophy. His reflections on failure, survival, and reinvention were powerful, but never self-pitying. The chapter describing his struggle to reconcile the demands of everyday life wi" Read more of this review »
Dec 11, 2025 06:29PM · see review
David Hamel made a comment on Elizabeth Straw’s review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings " Thanks for “experiencing” the journey with me, Elizabeth. The feelings are real, but I don’t feel isolated or alone as I use to. Be well! "
Dec 11, 2025 06:29PM · see review
David Hamel liked Elizabeth Straw's review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings: "“This book is both heartbreaking and inspiring. David takes you through tragedy and triumph, showing how loss, faith, and endurance can coexist. The way he ties his marathons to his emotional journey is beautiful, you feel like you’re running beside " Read more of this review »
Dec 11, 2025 06:29PM · see review
David Hamel made a comment on Willie Young’s review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings " Thanks for “experiencing” the journey with me, Willie. The feelings are real, but I don’t feel isolated or alone as I use to. Be well! "
Dec 11, 2025 06:28PM · see review
David Hamel liked Willie Young's review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings: "“Few books capture the raw mix of pain and perseverance like this one. David Hamel shares not only the heartbreak of loss but also the long road to inner peace. His writing is sincere, humble, and full of faith. It’s a book that leaves you both emoti" Read more of this review »
Dec 11, 2025 06:28PM · see review
David Hamel made a comment on Linda R.’s review of "9:02 to 4:09": My Journey Beyond the Bombings " Thanks for “experiencing” the journey with me, Linda. The feelings are real, but I don’t feel isolated or alone as I use to. Be well! "
Dec 11, 2025 06:27PM · see review
David Hamel is currently reading Spyplane: The U-2 History Declassified by Norman Polmar	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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David Hamel finished reading Home From Siberia: The Secret Odysseys of Interned American Airmen in World War II (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series) by Otis Hays Jr. (2000-06-01) by Unknown Author	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“It felt like we all had added our own page to local history, letting it be known that we also stood our ground here much like we did at nearby Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts on April 19, 1775. It was a continuation of the American spirit and resolve that no two Oklahoma City bombers, nor two Boston bombers, could ever truly destroy.”
― David Hamel

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“You are a runner, a marathoner, the master of time management, meticulous planning, logistics, and travel. You are extremely versatile and adaptable. Somehow you make it all fit. Your WHY drives your WILL … it all comes back to your WHY.”
― David Hamel, Trifecta: 26 Years of 26.2: Chronicles of a Marathoner