SAD co : DIAMOND JIM

Good bye, good byeBe always kind and trueWe'll pick you up next summerBring your life vest, tooGood bye, good byeBe always kind and trueWe may not be on timeThe sharks may bother youGood bye, good byeBe always kind and true🦈 Return to Civilian LifeFollowing the end of World War II in 1945, Reedy was discharged from military service along with millions of other American servicemen during the postwar demobilization. Like many returning veterans, he likely transitioned back into civilian life after several years of intense wartime service overseas. Although detailed records of his later life remain limited, his wartime career illustrates the experience of many Army Air Corps officers from small American communities who served in distant theaters and contributed to the Allied victory in World War II.*SEE YOU NEXT TIME* $DICKDOESDALLAS SEASON FOUR presents DAVIDSON: the gospel according to Benjamin Howell by Ben Michael KoreshJUNE 2026DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

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Featuring CTHULHU as YOU and ME as U.R. HOST. Three tragedies. 💣 Operations in the Netherlands East IndiesReedy also participated in operations connected to the Netherlands East Indies, the region now known largely as Indonesia. This area was strategically important because it contained vital oil resources that had been seized by Japan early in the war. Allied air operations targeted Japanese supply lines, airfields, and naval installations throughout the archipelago. Participation in campaigns in both New Guinea and the Netherlands East Indies indicates that Reedy’s unit was involved in the broader Allied push westward across the Pacific.DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

Do not judge a book by its cover - or a loaf of bread for that matter. I have a broken guitar string and a story filled with more bombs than you might like to imagine. World War Two in the Pacific Theater means having to get creative with your allies, your whiskey smuggling, and your strategy for avoiding getting eaten by a crocodile.😱🤮 Campaigns in New GuineaOne of the areas in which Reedy served was New Guinea, a central battleground of the Pacific War. Allied air units operating there conducted bombing raids against Japanese bases, provided close air support to ground troops fighting in dense jungle terrain, and transported supplies to remote forward airfields. The New Guinea campaign was critical to the Allied strategy of “island hopping,” which aimed to isolate major Japanese strongholds while advancing toward the Philippines and the Japanese home islands.DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

Tea or coffee? Choose wisely, one option could see you immolated. *bark* Have you ever had malaria? Diamond Jim sweats it out, goes for a swim, sleeps in, and takes a seven day vacation to Sydney.🫖☕️ Deployment to the Southwest PacificReedy was eventually assigned to the Southwest Pacific Area, one of the major Allied theaters of operations in World War II. This region included vast stretches of the Pacific and Southeast Asia and was commanded by Douglas MacArthur. Air operations in this theater were essential to supporting ground forces, protecting shipping routes, and weakening Japanese positions across island chains and coastal regions. Service in the Southwest Pacific placed Reedy in a demanding operational environment characterized by long-distance flights, tropical conditions, and intense combat activity.DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIOThank you Okie.

I will not make an argument that it was a different time - I will say, if you caught the slurs and missed the 500 lb bomb he dropped... listen again. RIP EUGENE. 🎖️Commission and RankDuring his service Reedy achieved the rank of First Lieutenant, a junior officer rank commonly held by operational pilots, navigators, bombardiers, and other commissioned aircrew members in the Army Air Corps. Officers at this level often served as aircraft commanders or key mission specialists on multi-crew aircraft. Reaching this rank suggests that Reedy completed advanced training and gained sufficient operational experience to assume leadership responsibilities within his unit during wartime operations.DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

Was it a joke or did you bring a knife to a gunfight? Join U.R. HOST and LITTLE SISTER as they revisit their great-grandfather's story, told his way.📚 Initial Military TrainingReedy underwent training at several military installations, including facilities in Laurel, Mississippi, and at Camp Bowie. Camp Bowie was one of the major training centers used during the war to prepare soldiers and officers for overseas deployment. Training for Army Air Corps personnel typically included both ground instruction and operational preparation related to flight operations, navigation, bombardment procedures, or other aircrew duties. Although surviving records do not specify Reedy’s exact specialty, his later decorations indicate that he participated directly in operational aerial missions. DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

Daron was born in Petrolia, Texas, to the late Orbie L. and Alma Bernice Kirchner Reedy. In 1940, Daron "Diamond Jim" Reedy, at age 18, joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and applied for pilot training in 1942. In 1943, he deployed to the Pacific Theater in New Guinea. He flew 158 strafing missions, survived four plane crashes, jungle fever and malaria. After the war, he became the Commanding Officer of the Texas National Guard in Belton. Daron was a storyteller and loved to tell about his World War II experiences and flying his P-39.🛫 Entry into the Army Air CorpsDaron M. Reedy entered military service in 1940, before the United States formally entered World War II. At that time the U.S. aviation arm was still known as the United States Army Air Corps, the predecessor to the later Army Air Forces and eventually the modern U.S. Air Force. His early enlistment placed him among the pre-war expansion generation of American airmen, who began training as the United States rapidly built up its military capabilities in response to the growing global conflict. These early volunteers formed the foundation of the wartime aviation force that would expand dramatically after 1941.DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to William Dubberley (AKA my Uncle the Cyborg)You are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

Are you a liar? Have you ever flown an airplane into a tangle of powerlines? Join U.R. HOST and BIG BROTHER as they revisit their great-grandfather's story, told his way.🧒👦 Family and Military TraditionThe Reedy family contributed more than one serviceman to the American war effort during World War II. Daron’s brother, Walton B. Reedy, served as a U.S. Army infantry officer and eventually reached the rank of captain. Walton fought in several major Pacific campaigns, including Saipan and Okinawa, and later participated in the occupation of Japan. The presence of multiple brothers in wartime service was common in American families during the 1940s and reflected a broad national mobilization. The Reedy family’s contribution demonstrates the degree to which local Texas families became directly connected to the global conflict.DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co - special thanks to my Uncle the CyborgYou are under surveillance // I am under surveillanceCTHULHU honoring; BEN centered RADIO

DIAMOND JIM is an adventure in SAD co, a FAKE SPAM production, and a digital age seance. Featuring a conversation with RICKON, a nod to münecat and more. From farm to aerial genocide? our ten years dead auto-audio guide is *I am almost certain* playing video games and recounting stories from his youth Flying Planes in WW2. 🐣 Early Life in Central TexasDaron M. Reedy grew up in the rural community surrounding Belton in Bell County, Texas, during the early twentieth century. He was the son of O. L. Reedy and his wife, members of a locally rooted family typical of central Texas agricultural communities of the period. The region around Belton was characterized by farming, ranching, and small-town commerce, and young men from the area often developed strong ties to community institutions such as churches, schools, and local civic groups. Reedy attended New Hope High School, suggesting he spent his formative years within this tight-knit rural educational system. His upbringing occurred during the Great Depression era, a time that shaped many future servicemen through economic hardship and strong community bonds.You are under surveillance, and so am I. A touching, nerdy, and humorous story; I hope you will join me as I listen to DIAMOND JIM (aka my great-grandfather, Daron Reedy) *shout out to my uncle, I am not making any money off of this*CTHULHU honoring BEN centered content ; FOLLOW BENJAMIN HOWL on SUBSTACK.

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