The American Military: A Concise History
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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99th birthday of American Legion
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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Courage and service run in the family
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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USAF basic military training
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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Served in the company of heroes
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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Tank Hill, Fort Jackson, S.C.
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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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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