From a 1973 Chrysler Newport to a black-lab puppy named Fred, Jim Richmond takes you on his first road trip as a newlywed into the heart of Louisiana. In this episode of “How Did We Get Here?” you’ll hear about building a young family in Cajun Country, discovering the food and culture behind the phrase “Pass a Good Time,” and balancing those joys with the discipline of life on one of Strategic Air Command’s largest bases. A story of love, duty, and growing up fast — all in the deep South. 

Louisiana, Cajun Country,  Air Force Life,  Strategic Air Command,  Family, Fatherhood, Military Stories, Law Enforcement, Road Trips, Young Love, 1970s, Life Lessons, Growing Up, Southern Living.

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