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Seawolf 28
“A Navy Maverick with True Grit!” Bill McDonald – President of Military Writer’s Society of America “Seldom do I ever read a military aviation book where I come away thinking that I would have really loved to have flown with the author of that memoir. Author Al Billings is a veteran’s veteran! He is a man among men. It was men like Al that made flying in Huey's the heroic aviation adventure it was. His book “Seawolf 28” explodes with energy and action and much more. His personality certainly comes shinning through and shows him for whom he was. Billings was awarded over 40 medals and citations including the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a member of the Navy’s most decorated helicopter attack squadron in the Vietnam War. When you finish reading his book you will be left with many emotions about war, the men, leadership in the military and what it means to stand up and be counted when someone has to be accountable and honest. Al Billings is a true leader in the real sense. I think most veterans will agree that he would be the guy that you would like to have had in the pilot’s seat on your flight! This is a must read book and receives the MWSA”s HIGHEST RATING – FIVE STARS!”
383 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 29, 2011
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December 6, 2021
Great
I put 27+ years as an enlisted sailor. I could not put this book down for I have seen those officers, I have seen those Chief Petty Officers and it brought back my days. I also tried to use VA, and had no luck. My daughter, a Marine fresh out of Paris Island, was refused surgery by a doctor at Cherry Point, she then transferred close to where I was stationed and she came home for the weekend, her knee was the size of a softball, but her Sargeant would not let her go to sick call. Next day, I was at the Sargeant's desk and had him get her to sick call. 2 hours later she was at Portsmith Naval Hospital. They did 3 surgeries on her knee but the damage had been done. She was medically discharged. Good Officers and good doctors were hard to find in 1990.
I put 27+ years as an enlisted sailor. I could not put this book down for I have seen those officers, I have seen those Chief Petty Officers and it brought back my days. I also tried to use VA, and had no luck. My daughter, a Marine fresh out of Paris Island, was refused surgery by a doctor at Cherry Point, she then transferred close to where I was stationed and she came home for the weekend, her knee was the size of a softball, but her Sargeant would not let her go to sick call. Next day, I was at the Sargeant's desk and had him get her to sick call. 2 hours later she was at Portsmith Naval Hospital. They did 3 surgeries on her knee but the damage had been done. She was medically discharged. Good Officers and good doctors were hard to find in 1990.
July 8, 2022
At the same time, inspiring and heartbreaking.
I highly recommend this book as a window into the higher command of the US military. Yes, there are some outstanding officers out there but many are pure politicians in the worst sense. You will understand how someone like like General Mark Milley managed to rise to be the most senior officer in our military.
I highly recommend this book as a window into the higher command of the US military. Yes, there are some outstanding officers out there but many are pure politicians in the worst sense. You will understand how someone like like General Mark Milley managed to rise to be the most senior officer in our military.
December 3, 2021
Truth
Commander Billings has provides ed a well written, fact filled and truthful history of his career and politics that threaten the Military and our country. Thank You for Outstanding career and efforts.
Commander Billings has provides ed a well written, fact filled and truthful history of his career and politics that threaten the Military and our country. Thank You for Outstanding career and efforts.
February 1, 2022
Magnificent Read!
I see so many parallels in this book between Civilian life and what Al Hollywood experienced throughout his career. I applaud him as an author a warrior and overall good and honest man. Thank you Al Hollywood for your service.
I see so many parallels in this book between Civilian life and what Al Hollywood experienced throughout his career. I applaud him as an author a warrior and overall good and honest man. Thank you Al Hollywood for your service.
February 21, 2022
Great read
As a retired enlisted man I wish I had served under more officers like this man. I did not get the chance to serve under him but was at least serving during some of the times he was. Well done sir.
As a retired enlisted man I wish I had served under more officers like this man. I did not get the chance to serve under him but was at least serving during some of the times he was. Well done sir.
November 17, 2020
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ
I cannot express the appreciation for Navy legend Al Billingsly
HIS SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY AND HIS COMMITMENT TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND FAIR HAS REAFFIRMED MY BELIEF IN HUMANITY
Remarkably I have a son who has just been assigned to a anti-submarine helicopter unit out of Pensacola and is headed to Atsugi Japan
What’s the chance I pick this book?
GOD BLESS AL BILILINGSLY
I cannot express the appreciation for Navy legend Al Billingsly
HIS SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY AND HIS COMMITMENT TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND FAIR HAS REAFFIRMED MY BELIEF IN HUMANITY
Remarkably I have a son who has just been assigned to a anti-submarine helicopter unit out of Pensacola and is headed to Atsugi Japan
What’s the chance I pick this book?
GOD BLESS AL BILILINGSLY
January 12, 2022
Revieet
Excellent I was army infantry and this is the 1st navy read. Well done. I appreciated your r candor. Well written. Thank you
Excellent I was army infantry and this is the 1st navy read. Well done. I appreciated your r candor. Well written. Thank you
April 2, 2022
Very interesting book. Sad, to learn, how he was treated, after retirement.
November 3, 2022
great bio of navy flight career.
Very well written 1st person account of a very interesting navy career. Viet nam through 1985. Great writing style. Easy to read
Very well written 1st person account of a very interesting navy career. Viet nam through 1985. Great writing style. Easy to read
August 6, 2015
This was a very interesting book that gives the reader a good perspective of the hard working people of the U.S. Navy, as well as a look at the officers who are just punching a ticket to get ahead.
The author had some great combat experiences and got to know some interesting characters good and bad.
It's a good read!
The author had some great combat experiences and got to know some interesting characters good and bad.
It's a good read!
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