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Vets roll call
Ian Schmidt:
Thank You. All of you, and especially those who are not here with us today.
iowabow:
Wow grunt that was one heck of a ride. I know that must have been really difficult, you all sacrificed so much...thank you
JackCrafty:
I did a stint in the Texas Army National Guard from 1985-1995. I signed up for 10 years. Never got called up for combat or natural disaster... so I don't really count myself as a veteran. Went to army boot camp, then AIT to train as a mechanic, then got assigned to a mechanized infantry unit. Served 3 years then went to OCS for a year and became an officer (federal commisson) and trained as a combat engineer. Resigned my commission after 4 more years of service then spent 2 years in the inactive reserve. My 10 years was up so got an honorable discharge as a 1st Lt. Wouldn't give up the experience for anything! ;D
Pappy:
Thanks guys,wasn't drafted and didn't join but really appreciate what you all do and what ones before you have done. :) I truly think I missed something ,but at 18 I wasn't thinking about it like I do now,by the time I realized how important it was I was to old. :)
Pappy
Pat B:
I grew up through the Viet Nam era(born in 1950) but didn't serve in the military and probably wouldn't have. My older brother served 6months in Viet Nam around 1969 and saw combat. I am the only person he will talk his tour with even though we were on opposite sides of the debate. I understand why he went(or thought he had to go) and he understands why I didn't go and we are both good with each others decisions. I am not ashamed or regretful for not going and I do admire, respect and am grateful for all that have served are serving now and that will serve in the future.
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