Replies

Self respect. That’s why I served in USAF 1968-1972.

119 posted on 10/14/2022 1:57:17 PM PDT by Rowdyone (Vigilence)

Precisely, Brother!

(USAF 1966-70)

121 posted on 10/14/2022 4:50:18 PM PDT by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never...in nothing, great or small...Winston Churchill)

I was active from 76-84, Air Defense Artillery, Chaparral/Vulcan. Had a 4 year active duty commitment, thanks to my ROTC scholarship. The Army paid my way through Gonzaga, and my tour in Germany was awesome!

6th Bn, 56th ADA, "Night Hides Not." Our mission was air base defense: Hahn, Spangdahlem, and Bitburg. Allowed me to live off base in Traben-Trarbach, a lovely town that straddles the Mosel River.

Like most, I came back a changed man: more mature, and self confident. It was inevitable, after serving as a Platoon Leader, XO, and S-4.

125 posted on 10/14/2022 7:03:44 PM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794