by Kaylea Cross | Sep 28, 2009 | General
This picture made me laugh, because it’s so me. Ms. Cautious. So okay, I knew I was in for an adventure when I signed up for this trip. And I knew driving with my cousin in Germany would mean some serious tearing up of the asphalt. After all, Race car driver +...
by Kaylea Cross | Sep 20, 2009 | General
One last post before I embark on my trip (*silent scream*) to highlight the amazing skill set PJs have. These guys are put through the ringer to make sure they have operational capabilities in all terrains and climates on land, air and sea. They are paramedic...
by Kaylea Cross | Sep 17, 2009 | General
Shoot. I’m stuck already. My new WIP was off to a great start, and now I’m stuck. I know the black moment and the ending, but have no idea what fills in the rest of the blanks. That’ll teach me not to be so vague in my outlining. I do know better....
by Kaylea Cross | Sep 9, 2009 | General
I’ve just finished reading a good non-fiction book about the battle of Roberts Ridge (Takur Ghar, Afghanistan) in March 2002. It details a SEAL insertion gone wrong that cost the life of SEAL Petty Officer Neil Roberts, which quickly morphs into a Combat Search...
by Kaylea Cross | Sep 6, 2009 | General
In a couple of weeks I leave on a great adventure. If my heart doesn’t give out somewhere over the Atlantic, that is.Those of you that read my posts know that I’m mortally afraid of flying, so a trip to Europe is going to test my nervous and circulatory...
by Kaylea Cross | Aug 28, 2009 | General
Here they are: the Pararescue Jumpers. These guys are part of the Air Force Special Operations Command, and talk about amazing. They’re half commando/half paramedics who go deep behind enemy lines to rescue downed air crews or other wounded and extract them....