When asked about this photo, which was taken in Hawaii, Don said, "I always loved this photo. There was probably some hot chic walking by."
When asked about this photo, which was taken in Hawaii, Don said, "I always loved this photo. There was probably some hot chic walking by."
Don in Hawaii, where he was stationed after being on Eniwetok.
Don in Hawaii, where he was stationed after being on Eniwetok.
Barracks at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Barracks at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Barracks at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Barracks at boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Don trained at the United States Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Don trained at the United States Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois.
The Defense Department closely monitored the weather on Eniwetok to ensure the radiation from explosions had passed before testing another bomb.
The Defense Department closely monitored the weather on Eniwetok to ensure the radiation from explosions had passed before testing another bomb.
In 1958, the arms race proceeded with enormous weapons production. Hardtack I included 35 tests, the largest test series up to that point (1958 in fact saw a total of 77 U.S. tests), more than the three record-setting series combined. This ambitious testi
In 1958, the arms race proceeded with enormous weapons production. Hardtack I included 35 tests, the largest test series up to that point (1958 in fact saw a total of 77 U.S. tests), more than the three record-setting series combined. This ambitious testi
Eniwetok is a large coral atoll of 40 islands in the Pacific Ocean, and with its 850 people, forms a legislative district of the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. Its land area totals less than 5.85 square kilometres (2.26 sq mi).
Eniwetok is a large coral atoll of 40 islands in the Pacific Ocean, and with its 850 people, forms a legislative district of the Ralik Chain of the Marshall Islands. Its land area totals less than 5.85 square kilometres (2.26 sq mi).
Coronado Naval Base is a major shore command, supporting 27 tenant commands, and is the West Coast focal point for special and expeditionary warfare training and operations. The on base population is 5,000 military personnel and 7,000 students, reservists
Coronado Naval Base is a major shore command, supporting 27 tenant commands, and is the West Coast focal point for special and expeditionary warfare training and operations. The on base population is 5,000 military personnel and 7,000 students, reservists
Dad in Navy uniform
Dad in Navy uniform
Don and friends during boot camp training.
Don and friends during boot camp training.
Don Sock holding back a smirk.
Don Sock holding back a smirk.