A forward observer in Vietnam. The 1968 Tet offensive. Little contact with local Vietnamese. Problem fighting terrorism. A helicopter in Afghanistan. Politicians and decisions to use the military. A military family, the mindset. Hugh Blair. Serving in Sinai in 1980s. Dawn’s father in WWII. The Egyptians were friendly. Visiting Masada. Traffic in Egypt and Vietnam. Travel when living in England. Retiring from the military. Post-retirement holiday, about 1990.