Richie Adair - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Mickey Strand - Veterans Series

Vietnam War

Click on Veteran's photo to see their service story. These Warriors served during the Vietnam War

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where can I donate?

I have created a way to accept donations to grow the project, use the WWII Veterans Portrait Series Go Fund Me.

Where are you located?

I live in the San Diego area but have traveled to many locations to interview and photograph Veterans.


How Long is an Appointment?

Appointments usually last an hour. But please free up time for Mickey to set up lights and cameras, hold the interview, and take some still photographers for in the project.

Do you accept reservations?

Yes is the simple answer to the question. Each appointment is set up as an individual session. Group sessions have been set up when I visited a senior living facility or many of the California Veterans Homes.

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US NAVY ATN3 Vietnam Ritchie Adair enlisted in the Navy while residing in Moraga, Ca, on July 30, 1962. He decided to join the Navy after his high school graduation from Miramonte High School. His naval service commenced at the Naval Training Center (NTC) Great Lakes, IL, in 1962, immediately following his high school graduation. Seaman Recruit Adair underwent boot camp training at the San Diego Recruit Training Command. Subsequently, he reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Memphis, where he attended the ATN- Aviation Electronics Technician (Radio & Navigation Equipment) Basic School from September 1962 to June 1963. He was assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 10 (HS-10), the Warhawks based at NAS Imperial Beach. Their primary mission was to train carrier-based rotary-wing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) pilots, aircrew, and maintenance personnel. Ritchie worked in the AT shop, specializing in Communications and Navigation equipment on the squadron’s aircraft, serving as an AT and as a training Petty Officer. During his assignment to HS-10, the primary aircraft in use was the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopter. Throughout his career, Richie had the opportunity to participate in post-maintenance check flights to assess equipment operations. He particularly enjoyed water landings and take-offs and even had the exhilarating experience of flying under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Petty Officer Adair served in the Navy until the completion of his enlistment in August 1966. He was married to Carol Beckwith, and they were blessed with two children. Following his military service, he dedicated 33 years to teaching art at Southwest Junior High School in San Diego. With his passion for aviation, he earned a pilot’s license, specializing in the Cessna Skyhawk.
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Richie Adair - Mickey Strand - Veterans Series
US NAVY ATN3 Vietnam Ritchie Adair enlisted in the Navy while residing in Moraga, Ca, on July 30, 1962. He decided to join the Navy after his high school graduation from Miramonte High School. His naval service commenced at the Naval Training Center (NTC) Great Lakes, IL, in 1962, immediately following his high school graduation. Seaman Recruit Adair underwent boot camp training at the San Diego Recruit Training Command. Subsequently, he reported to Naval Air Station (NAS) Memphis, where he attended the ATN- Aviation Electronics Technician (Radio & Navigation Equipment) Basic School from September 1962 to June 1963. He was assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 10 (HS-10), the Warhawks based at NAS Imperial Beach. Their primary mission was to train carrier-based rotary-wing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) pilots, aircrew, and maintenance personnel. Ritchie worked in the AT shop, specializing in Communications and Navigation equipment on the squadron’s aircraft, serving as an AT and as a training Petty Officer. During his assignment to HS-10, the primary aircraft in use was the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopter. Throughout his career, Richie had the opportunity to participate in post-maintenance check flights to assess equipment operations. He particularly enjoyed water landings and take-offs and even had the exhilarating experience of flying under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Petty Officer Adair served in the Navy until the completion of his enlistment in August 1966. He was married to Carol Beckwith, and they were blessed with two children. Following his military service, he dedicated 33 years to teaching art at Southwest Junior High School in San Diego. With his passion for aviation, he earned a pilot’s license, specializing in the Cessna Skyhawk.