DAN HICKOX

DUTY AND HONOR

A Father-Son Legacy of Land and Air Service

A blend of biography, family saga, and historical reflection

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Historical Memoir

In this deeply personal and historically resonant memoir, Lt. Col Dan W. Hickox, USAF (Ret.), honors the life and legacy of his father, Dan Whitney Hickox—a patriot, soldier, father, and one-of-a-kind American original.

A Tribute

Spanning pivotal moments of the 20th century—from forest fires in the 1930s to bomb disposal in World War II, from Cold War-era air missions to civilian life enriched by wisdom and humility—this book is both a tribute to a father’s influence and a vivid slice of American military history.

About Dan

Lt. Col. Dan W. Hickox, USAF (Ret.), is a command pilot, decorated veteran, engineer, and military historian whose 25-year Air Force career spanned five continents, including combat airlift missions in Cambodia.