Callsign "Torch"

Marine F-4 RIO. While partying at the Cubi Point, Philippines Officers Club during the 79-80 Coral Sea Cruise I set my Face on Fire while performing Afterburner Lights at the Bar where you atomize high proof Rum and ignite it with a lighter. Unbeknownst to me the Rum dripped down the sides of my mouth. My roommate standing next to met put me out with a wet bar rag but the damage was done. On a side note due to the embarrassment of bandages and salves on my face I volunteered for In Port Flight Deck Watch Officer and got to meet the brand new Captain/CO of the Coral Sea who never forgot my “incident” including 10 years later when he was a 3 Star Admiral.