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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vietnam, Cold War and Desert Storm
Hawarden, CO
I started out as a track mechanic in Nam and a 5-ton wrecker driver. I'm no hero. I came back..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Military history of Frederick W. Ellis
Daphne, AL
On April 3, I was taken to Fort Devens, and after a week of indoctrination and being issued clothing, physicals..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Vietnam tragedy
Lancaster, CA
Since I worked on the C-123s at Phan Rang, I knew most of the flight crews. I put me..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time, my life in uniform
North Bend, WA
My time in uniform predates my membership in The American Legion. My dad, a World War I Navy veteran, was..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Dessert Shield, Storm and Farewell
Red Lion, PA
I was commissioned May 19, 1973, and spent my time as a reservist on SADT/AT tours with..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A pilot's story from World War II
Topsfield, MA
On Sept. 21, 1945, about three weeks after VJ Day, I was a pilot on the USS Ranger, a pre-war..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My service with the U.S. Army
North Richland Hills, TX
I entered active duty service with the U.S. Army in April 1980 at Fort McClellan, Ala., for basic training and..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Under the trees and under the sea
HAMILTON, MA
A Memoir and Reflection on the Search for the USS Scorpion Memorial Day 2011 was one of the most splendid and..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Radio man recounts service with 1060th Signal Service Company in World War II
Newport, VT
When Pearl Harbor was bombed I was in college, and at Christmastime I was back in Vermont and enlisted. When I..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Chinook crewmember recalls close call with sappers in Vietnam
Aloha, OR
I was a flight engineer with the 242nd Assault Support Helicopter Company, the Muleskinners, in Cu Chi Vietnam from June..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the United States Marine Corps
Crittenden, KY
I served from 1976 to 1980; then reserve time; in 1985 went back on active duty until I retired in..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Grasshopper pilot recalls flying unarmed in front lines during World War 2
Marlborough, MA
Photo: World War II veteran and grasshopper pilot Charles Rogers stands in front of his Piper Cub. Rogers’ plane had..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Cold War veteran
Augusta, GA
In my case, REALLY cold! 1963 - 1972 in a submarine (SSBN and SSN) with two Extended trips to the..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
World War II Navy experiences of John Bray
Cincinnati, OH
JOHN (ED) BRAY, WORLD WAR II PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT John (Ed) Bray was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Lt. Col. John S. Wittenborn
Olathe, KS
Lt. Col. Wittenborn enlisted in the Air Force Reserve, 442nd MAW, Richards-Gebaur AFB, Mo., in February 1967. Returning from basic..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in uniform
Southbury, CT
I enlisted while attending the University of Chicago in 1942. They sent me to Dartmouth College. I did OK, but..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
USS MADDOX DD-731, Vietnam, 1965-1967
San Jose, CA
As an 18-year-old kid fresh out of high school in the Naval Reserve, I received my orders after reporting to..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My 20 years in the U.S. Air Force
Santa Rosa, CA
I joined the United States Air force on 9 July 1959. At that time the draft was after every eligible..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in uniform
Pocatello, ID
I graduated from Highland in May 1967; the Vietnam War had broken a few years earlier. By July I was..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Back in 1951
Voorhees, NJ
I departed from my beautiful Island of Puerto Rico and joined the Air Force. Back in those days racial bias..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
It was a time of military turmoil
Denton, MD
I was in the Air Force for 28 years, from 1952 through 1980, serving during the Korean and Vietman wars...
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My Thule Tour
Voorhees, NJ
This story takes place back in 1952. I had recently returned to my squadron; the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Honoring Command Sgt. Maj. Adelchi Pilutti
Ocean Springs, MS
The city of Ocean Springs, the mayor and board of aldermen put on a spectacular event to honor Command Sgt...
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Most cherished Christmas ever: long ago and far away
San Anselmo, CA
By 1st Lt. David B. Bartruff, U.S. Army Dear Diary: This is the first Christmas that I’ve ever spent away..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My U.S. Air Force service
Cottonwood, AZ
I lived in Peoria, Ill., and joined the Air Force July 10, 1951, with my friend Jack Cooper. Basic training..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Cold War in the Vietnam era
Minot, ND
I worked at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., for three and a half years. We had missile silos, B-52s, a..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
'We don't see anything'
Jacksonville, FL
In the mid 80's I was aboard the Coast Guard cutter Salvia; she had just gone over major repairs, mainly..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Between the bumps
Modesto, CA
I sort of think of my time in the Army as being between the bumps. I went in in April..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A Vietnam soldier's service
Trout Valley, IL
Gary Peacock served July 1968 to April 1971 when he was honorably discharged. He served with 25th infantry from Jan. 10,..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the U.S. Air Force
Kalispell, MT
After graduating from Grand Junction High School in June 1964, I received notification for induction physical in August. Considering all..
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