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Germany 1957-1963, George Patton's division
Rochester, NY
37th armor, 3rd med tnk, Schweinurt, Germany. I've been friends with a fellow Army buddy for over 50 yrs. I served..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic Training - April 1971
The fondest memories I have happened while we were marching to the mess hall, whether it be any of the..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Will the real Sgt. Birdwell please stand up?
On July 14, 1964, I entered the United States Air Force. I was flown to San Antonio for basic training,..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Proud to be American
West Deptford, NJ
To this day I remember the good and bad of my time during my time serving my country. As a..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training memories
During 1966, the beginning of the large buildup of forces for the Vietnam War, I quit college to join the..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training, first few days in
I enlisted in the Air Force in September 1965. Never had to go in because I stuttered so bad, but..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
United States Military Strategy, Vietnam
This is a paper I wrote for a part of the Sergeants Major course I was doing through correspondence. Two..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Night training
We were doing night training using blanks. When we finished we were told to clear our rifles and then started..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic sewing
During my time in basic in the Air Force in June 1963, I used my sewing skills my mom had..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Furla family military history
Saint Louis, MO
My late dad, August J. Furla, Captain, U.S. Army, MC, was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Trick drill team in basic
In May 1959 at Fort Dix, the field first sergeant of a basic training company formed a drill team from..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
My basic training story
It was 1967 during basic training at Fort Lewis, Wash., when we were on a training exercise firing at the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Everything I Never Wrote Mom ......About the U.S. Army and Vietnam
It was a beautiful sunny day with a slight breeze, and the Jeep had no canvas covers on it so..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
"Pick that up...."
I joined the Marines in 1974 with my best friend, Steve. To say that Steve is a big guy is..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Graduation Day
I went through Great Lakes Boot Camp in the spring of 1966. I was in Company 264. Graduation day had..
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OTHER
Spearfish post celebrates American Legion birthday with a ball
Spearfish, SD
The Spearfish American Legion Family hosted a ball on March 17 celebrating the 99th birthday of The American Legion. The..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
Vietnam 1966/1967
Jackson, CA
My nephew Skip "Frederich" Borghi was my hero. He was a helicopter crew chief for two tours in Vietnam. He..
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OTHER
Happy 99th birthday, American Legion
Batavia , OH
Happy 99th birthday to The American Legion! We had our monthly meeting of the American Legion Clermont County Council 4th District..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Panty hose backfire!
While training at MCRD boot camp in San Diego back in 1971, our drill instructor told us to ask our..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
WHAT?????
I went to Lackland AFB for basic training in September 1965. Like many others, I wanted to pick the branch..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Never assume!
There really aren't any "fond" memories of Marine boot camp on Parris Island, South Carolina, 1969, Plt 182. With the..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
A 15-4 basic training, Fort Knox, Ky., October 1965
I was inducted into the Army at Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio, on Oct. 5, 1965. I was 18 years old,..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
A special birthday in boot camp
I entered basic in early March. I never gave it a thought that my birthday was later on that month...
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Fort Jackson, 1968
Everyone remembers their basic training, and everyone has a story, but I think this one to be a little bit..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training, 1961, Fort Jackson, S.C.
My fondest memory is my drill instructor, Sgt. Juania (spelling?), who I will never forget from my basic training in..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training remembered
I was drafted and reported to my draft board on May 13, 1971. We took a 1-1/2 hour train ride..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Tank Hill
I reported to basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on 24 Jul 70. I was assigned to E-5-1 at the..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
First day of basic training
I went to the U.S. Navy Great Lakes boot camp in October 1965. Being from a very small town in..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Young SAL vice commander speaks to military task force
Fayetteville, NC
On March 16, SAL Squadron 32 Vice Commander Duncan Harling spoke to the Cumberland County Schools (CCS) Military Task Force..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Young and dumb
I enlisted into the Marine Corps out of Waterloo, Iowa, and left for boot in September 1967. After all the..
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