Jack Ensch seeks adventure. Leaving the Illinois cornfields behind, he starts a new life as a fighter pilot. It's the Vietnam War.

A Huge American Car

First days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Produced and hosted by  Andrew Bracken.