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On June 26, 1971, Dick writes from Vietnam after a quiet, unsettled day. Two new pilots have just arrived — one of them, nicknamed “Pie,” seems like a good guy and will soon become part of this story. The other is clearly nervous, a reminder that no matter how long someone’s been in the Air Force, this place can shake anyone.

Dick tries to call Sarah — again — but the call won’t go through. The overseas operator can’t make the connection, and Dick is left sitting with the silence.

So he does what he’s learned to do: he writes.

He tells her how proud he is that she’s preparing to leave work behind and focus on being a wife and mother. Even across the world, he can feel her readiness, her heart. And he promises to keep showing up — to provide, to write, to love her as hard as he can, from wherever he is.

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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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