[RetiredArmy]

Roger that. Seems like a lot of people have to make themselves out to be larger than they really were. Evidence submitted: John “I am a Vietnam Purple Heart war hero” Kerry. Just their true record is not good enough. They have to have “charged the machine gun nest, getting wounded five times but blew it up” instead of simply being in battle and getting hit. I was a simple solder. Vietnam vet. Have a Purple Heart. But, I did not accomplish Audie Murphy heights. I was not seeking them. I wanted to survive and do my job. I accomplished that for 20 years of honorable and proud service. Thanks for your service Old Retired Army Guy, from Retired Army!

[Old Retired Army Guy]

Years ago, while still in uniform, I had the opportunity to represent the Army in some Public Speaking Forums. To lighten things up a little, I use to lead off with a joke that went like this: “Do you know the difference between a fairy tale and a war story”? After a pause, I would respond “A fairy tale starts off with ..Once upon a time..A war story starts of with ..No S—t, there I was”. Both should be listened to with a little skepticism.