You're In The Army Now

[Bud Kennedy]

My how time flies.  It was 56 years ago that I joined the U.S.Army.  Little did I know at that time just how much my life was about to be changed forever.  I remember those first few days in vivid detail.  It still amazes me that all these years later that lessons learned during those times would be remembered to this very day.  I was very fortunate to spend my entire military time with some pretty choice assignments and never had to endure what many of you had to experience.  I almost feel guilty to have had it so easy.

[topdsm0138]

Not too far behind you, experience wise. Age wise, you win.(I'm only 41) It has it's ups and downs being enlisted from things you're proud of, to things you wish you could forget. I've met great people and some who I would trade to ISIS for a bottle of Coke. My time here is almost done as it was this Outlaw's last ride. It has been an experience.

Enlisted in 2012 at 32yrs old. Yeah, I started late.

[Donald Garner]

Yes sir time does fly by.  14 May 1975 I raised my right hand and took an oath.  Spent the next 30 yrs in the Army serving in a Matrix of Positions.  31 May 2005 it was over with.   Had the privileges' to travel the world and work with some Great Americans.

[WTodd]

How was serving under George Washington?



You made that kinda easy for me



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[Wizard]

I started my duty in Nam in 68.  Three more years of college, one semester of teaching and back at it in Jan 74.  A long string of Intelligence and DOD agencies until 2008.

Wizard

[D.W. Verts]

So of course a huge shout out to all of you that have served. I'll be thinking of you on Veterans' Day.

Dale

[Captsteve]

Raised my hand May 27th 1977. Spent my intire enlistment in Corpus Christi, Tx.

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[Oldfart9999]

1964, turned down by the Marines then the Navy same day, the Army then the Air Force the next day. 1968 flunked the draft physical, no middle ear in my left ear, I wanted a career.
Appreciate all of your service!!!
Rodney

[WTodd]

I appreciate this thread for 2 reasons: you guys are making me feel young (I'm not) and to my fellow vets.

Enlisted in the AF in Jan '79 & retired in Mar '99.


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[Pat Dilling]

Enlisted Oct 10 68. Came on active duty USAF Dec 31, 68. Stayed. Until Aug 1 1992. Military career shaped my life.

[Smallie_Stalker]

Thank you to all who have served. I am truly grateful for the sacrifices you made for me and my family.

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[Canesfan]

Got drafted in 1970.  Yep, I was one of the lucky ones who "won" the draft lottery.
After Basic and AIT, spent almost 13 months in Vietnam at the US Army Mortuary caring for our fallen and helping repatriating them back home.

[WTodd]

Props to all of you Nam vets


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[Bigbass201]

God Bless all you Veterans that served our country. 

[Mike Cork]

10 June 1988 to 22 Oct 2007

To the people, the leadership, the countries (my first assignment was Iceland, my last Barksdale) I loved every minute.

[Bigbass201]

Thank You.

[Capt. BassinLou]

Thank you all for your service and sacrifice.