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In this short but striking letter from May 22, 1971, Dick writes to Sarah from Biên Hòa Air Base in Vietnam. He’s been unexpectedly called back to Saigon to pull alert and vents about the constant movement, lack of rest, and missing their intimate connection—complete with a signature joke about the “quarter bank.” But through it all, his tenderness shines. He promises to try calling again that weekend and signs off the way he always does—with love, longing, and the certainty of a future together.

This is part of The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love, a podcast series chronicling the letters exchanged between Air Force pilot Dick Allgood and his wife, Sarah, while they were separated during the war and expecting their first child.

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The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard Allgood and Capt. Sarah Allgood during the Vietnam War. Photos of the original letters, family snapshots, and behind-the-scenes commentary are available for supporters.

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