liberty

  • Nieuports Looking Skyward

    After entering WW1, the young U.S. Army Air Service (USAAS) did not have fighter aircraft of their own. To fill this void they were assigned French built Nieuport 28 C.1.  Many young American aces, like Eddie Rickenbacker, scored their first… Continue reading

    Nieuports Looking Skyward
  • Journey into the Interior

    The Muskingum River on its lazy journey to the Ohio River.  Derived from the Shawnee word mshkikwam “swampy ground,” it was once a primary route into the interior of the Northwest Territory of the young United States. River pilots still… Continue reading

    Journey into the Interior
  • Blessings of Geography

    Watching the lone barge journey along the Ohio River, my mind drifts to the beautiful history it represents… While freedom is the primary ingredients to the success of the United States, it’s aided by a blessing of perfect geography. The multitude… Continue reading

    Blessings of Geography