On this day in 1965 I entered the U.S. Army. This day changed my life forever and started the process that made me what I have become. I had no idea then how much it would mean and what opportunities it would bring. I still remember this day in vivid detail and after 59 years I am honored to be known as a veteran.
mine was 1995 in september. correct -- would never be where I am without that. And I still remember the "pick em up put em down", the dude who got smoked on the bus at basic, the fight i almost got into day 2, the running, the getting yelled at every morning because i messed up my night display while sleeping, the stupid wall locker lock :D and most of all, the walk at graduation
14 May 1975 was the day my life changed. Like many Veterans I can remember the first morning O Dark Thirty getting the bunk flipped over and all that yelling and screaming. I'm thankful for everything I have & learned during my 30yrs of wearing the Army Uniform.
I wouldn't trade any of it. I wouldn't be who I am now without that life changing experience.
Guys thank you for the Service you provided to our Great Nation ~shade ~flag
In 1970 I won the Draft Lottery even though I was the "prize", LO>
After Basic at Ft. Jackson and AIT at Ft. Lee, because of my civilian occupation, I was sent to the US Army Mortuary in Saigon, RVN where I helped identify and repatriate our fallen comrades'.
It certainly was a life changing experience but I was honored to make sure that our fallen were treated with the dignity and respect they deserved.
Awesome ya'll. THANK YOU.
Dale
Thank you brother's! Try to enjoy your holiday weekend January will make 15yrs for me as an Army Engineer. It will also mark my last days of service. (Medical Retirement) In these years, I was a part of Operation Inherent Resolve and Enduring Freedom.
Thank you all for all you have done over the years. I'm sure it is life changing, greatly appreciated, and never forgotten! ~bb