RIO VIEJO
SOME MEMORIES OF Vietnam
Rio Viejo, in Spanish, means “old river.”
Rio is an acronym in navy parlance for radar intercept officer, the rear seat crewman in the phantom.
Rio Viejo, as used here, refers to the author.
About the Author
Eugene Sierras Jr. was born in Tucson, Arizona. He attended local schools, and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1964. He was immediately called to active duty with the United States Navy and served until his retirement in 1986. During his service he served on various ships and fighter squadrons. After retirement from the …
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Rio Viejo transports readers to the cockpit, the combat zone, and the quiet spaces where memory lingers. Eugene L. Sierras, Jr. — a U.S. Navy aviator and Vietnam War veteran — shares his deeply personal account of serving during one of America’s most complex and controversial wars. ISBN 13 (SOFT): 9781698718828ISBN 13 (eBook): 9781698718835
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