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March 29, 2026
Today’s “Buzz’s Bedtime Stories” is a look at my initial experiences in the Clinton White House. A thread. 1) In the late 1990s, I was an Air Force pilot and Operations Officer for a C-141 squadron based at Travis Air Force Base, California. I was…
Buzz Patterson
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March 26, 2026
Hey kids, tonight’s “Buzz’s Bedtime Stories” is a thriller. A really inconsequential anecdote, but an insightful one in understanding the Air Force “airlift community.” And the inherent risk of flying big jets. One morning, very early, I was…
Buzz Patterson
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March 23, 2026
Tonight’s “Buzz’s Bedtime Stories” is a sober one. Please read and share. A thread. There are ways in which a ruler can bring misfortune upon his army:…by attempting to govern an army in the same way as he administers a kingdom, being ignorant of…
Buzz Patterson
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March 11, 2026
Oh, the X Conservatives Conference will DEFINITELY need a “Buzz’s Bedtime Stories Hour.” Maybe we all show up in our pajamas with our favorite stuffed animal? 🤣🎊🎈🍷
Buzz Patterson
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March 6, 2026
Buzz’s Bedtime Stories: Grenada and Operation Urgent Fury (A thread) Put some water in the kettle, brew up some tea, and settle in. 1) After my year at Air Force pilot training, I was assigned to fly C-141 Starlifters at Charleston AFB, SC. I was…
Buzz Patterson
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February 17, 2026
Seems like a good time with the Clinton’s back in the news to replay a Buzz’s Bedtime Story: “Bill Clinton Behaving Badly.” Hey kids, gather around while Uncle Buzz tells you another "Bedtime Story." Grab some hot chocolate, get comfy, and I’ll…
Buzz Patterson
@BuzzPatterson
February 13, 2026
Buzz’s Bedtime Stories: Grenada and Operation Urgent Fury (A thread) Put some water in the kettle, brew up some tea, and settle in. 1) After my year at Air Force pilot training, I was assigned to fly C-141 Starlifters at Charleston AFB, SC. I was…
Buzz Patterson
@BuzzPatterson
February 2, 2026
Tonight's Buzz’s Bedtime Stories is a retell and centers on Bill and Hillary Clinton! And their “intimate relationship.” Pour a beverage, cuddle up, and read along. This is a cliffhanger! One night, the president, first lady, and the entourage…
Buzz Patterson
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January 29, 2026
I’m tossing around the idea of a “Buzz’s Bedtime Stories” book. Would you read it?
Buzz Patterson
@BuzzPatterson
January 18, 2026
HILLARY & CHELSEA: A Tale Tonight’s Buzz’s Bedtime Stories starts as a nightmare and concludes with a happy ending. Grab an adult beverage, put the kids to bed, and settle in. This is the story of Hillary and Chelsea! In early January 1997, the…
Buzz Patterson
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January 12, 2026
Instead of “talk to me, Goose,” it was “talk to me, Smitty!” Hey, gang! Tonight’s “Buzz’s Bedtime Stories” is a nightmare, a close call, and it still haunts me! This is the tale of “God and Midway Island.” Grab a toddy. Put on your pajamas. Spark a…
Buzz Patterson
@BuzzPatterson
January 12, 2026
An oldie but a goodie! Tonight’s “Buzz’s Bedtime Story” is a continuation, sort of, of yesterday’s tale about flying in Africa. Let’s call it “Monkey Burgers.” It’s a lighthearted look at military service. Pour a tall one, and please just don’t eat…
Buzz Patterson
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