Winter Solitude; Crossing The Plain and Pershing Sallyport by Paul Steucke Parade WWII painting of the Battle

WWII painting of the Battle of Midway

the colliding arrows also form an “X” and an “I” representing the Roman numeral “11

the Squadron returned home to Fort Richardson

but winter with fresh snow is dramatic

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Winter Solitude; Crossing The Plain and Pershing Sallyport by Paul Steucke Parade WWII painting of the BattleMorning snowflakes fall with silence that heightens our senses as it quiets our world. We wonder in awe at the change in landscape. Fall is beautiful, spring is joyous, summer is fun, but winter with fresh snow is dramatic. I was fortunate to be at the Academy when this seasonal phenomenon occurred. Like a small, excited child I raced outside at daybreak to be in it. Everything was covered. George Washington, MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Patton each had