GI BILL

GI Bill gave me a chance to "catch up" with those who did not..

Richmond, KY
I interrupted my college goals to serve the nation I loved and respected by choosing to enlist in the USAF..
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Vietnam combat vet

Leesburg, GA
Sp/E-4 Served in Vietnam from September 1968 to September 1969. I was with the 5th Infantry Division, stationed at Camp Red..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING

Who's your TI?

November 1971: about 90 recruits in shorts and T-shirts on the pavement for calisthenics. The exercise: push-ups. The guy next to..
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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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United States Military Strategy, Vietnam
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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Furla family military history
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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Spearfish post celebrates American Legion birthday with a ball
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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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Vietnam 1966/1967
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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Happy 99th birthday, American Legion
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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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