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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training
I was in the delayed enlistment program and enlisted in June 1966, but only departed for training in late September..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
One snowy Christmas, 1969
Harrison, AR
By Joseph E. Puett Jr. Dec. 24, 2004 I awake with my roommate shaking my bunk. "Come on Joe, get up!" I..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Left in the gutter
I attended basic training at Lackland AFB in October 1964. I was a member of the "6 Week Wonders" program,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans - Stories from America's Best
After interviewing over 300 of my brothers and sisters, first featured in full-page newspaper articles, I've begun a series of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The American Military: A Concise History
Since the first English settlers landed at Jamestown with the legacy of centuries of European warfare in tow, the military..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Unauthorized acne
I was new to Marine Corps basic training as a 17-year-old recruit and standing inspection. I had awakened with a..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
99th birthday of American Legion
Area North, Seoul, Osan, Korea
Legionnaires of Col. Lewis L. Millett Memorial Post 38 in South Korea celebrated the 99th birthday of The American Legion..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Most unlikely to succeed
I was a divorced mother of two small children who connected with the Army Reserve through my son's reading clinic..
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FAMILY LEGACY
Courage and service run in the family
Prescott, AZ
The scrapbook is full and overflowing with more than 150 newspaper clippings from four newspapers available to Chester Sheldon during..
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HONOR GUARD
Marine Barracks Escort Section
Philadelphia, PA
After my tour in Vietnam, I got a transfer to the Philadelphia Marine Barracks. My parents lived in Philly. I became..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Marine boot camp, Plt 373, 1965, Parris Island
At 17 years young and not knowing anything, I went into the Marines. My two Uncles served and I wanted..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Standing in line for chow
I joined the Navy in April 1981, and boot camp was in Orlando. My company was K066. I was wondering..
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OTHER
USAF basic military training
Menifee, CA
Being from Southern California, we tend to be "more open" about lifestyles and opinions. But this can also make us..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
As green as the pickle suit I wore
In the late 1970s when I was 18, I had just graduated infantry AIT at Fort Benning, Ga. The drill..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Served in the company of heroes
Woodland Park, CO
I was in ROTC in high school and college and was on the rifle team. My junior year in college..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Tank Hill, Fort Jackson, S.C.
Dropped out of college (age 18) because I knew everything and joined the Army. Third day at Fort Jackson I..
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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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OTHER
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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OTHER
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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