With each breath, we inhale life fully while we still can. The skies are expected to remain clear the entire weekend, but in the backs of our minds we are haunted by the dark cloud looming over our futures. The heat and humidity are unbearable this week. Just stepping out of the shower, I begin to sweat. I'm going through two uniforms a day.
Evenings offer no comfort.
The air is hot, sticky, and motionless, despite the constant running of huge ventilation fans on top of each stairwell. The whirring vibrations of the fans compete with WC-130 aircraft engines revving on the flight line. The planes are coming and going more than usual must be a storm out there somewhere. The constant vibrating roar only adds to the discomfort from the heat. Desperation sends a few of us to the rooftop hoping to find a hint of breeze.