I hope I am not overstepping my bounds by posting this, but I came across a lengthy interview with the late Col. Howard conducted by the Pritzker Military Library back in July of 2006. Robert Howard was a personal hero of mine and I'm saddened to learn of his passing. RIP, sir.
I believe BMT posted a link to it in the Base Camp Forum but perhaps it belongs in this thread as well:
Col. Howard Interview.