188th Ftr. Bomber Sq

In 1954, seeking more adventure, Paul relinquished his Army Commission and joined the Air National Guard 188th Ftr. Bomber Sq. Pilot Training (1st Lt.) at Kirkland Air Base New Mexico. Paul was later promoted to 2nd Lieutenant.

The younger pilots were awed at Paul’s adventures in Korea. Paul (Airborne) was the epitome during the Air Guards physical training program. Paul would later give up this commission as well and rejoin the United States Army.