My high school did not invite the Marine recruiter to Career Day, so I called and set up an appointment. I then signed up for a four-year tour of duty, in March 1964, with a reporting date of July 1. I served in Whiskey 1-11 for a few years and then Echo 2-13 until my four years were up, I spent 18 months in Vietnam for two combat tours. I am still serving with the Marine Corps League, holding three offices at the detachment and department level. I am a Marine until I die.