Col. Vincent Scarano Vincent Scarano was commissioned an officer on July 4, 1945. For the next 29 years, Scarano served as a Gunner, Bombadier, and Master Navigator with the Strategic Air Command. During his long career, Colonel Scarano has flown in B-29s, B-36s and B-52s. Hear him describe a tour of "alert" duty. Standing alert Responding to the klaxon Receiving a "Go" message Safeguards