I joined the Army because it is what we did in our family. My four brothers and I spent a combined 42 years on active duty. Three of us were Army (one Korean War and two Vietnam), one was Air Force (Vietnam ) and one was Coast Guard. We have always been proud of our military service to our country, and given the choice we would do it all over again.

Vern "Skip" Landsness, American Post 501, Madison, Wis.