It has been awhile since my first post, Recruiting Command demands a lot of my time! I last left off talking about my first unit, the 514th Ground Ambulance Company at FT. Lewis, WA. I was there from 1994 to 1999, and I had a good time. Finally though, it was time for me to move on. I was a newly promoted E-5 and I wanted to challenge myself both mentally and physically. The opportunity arose for me to Reenlist for Germany! I jumped at the...read more

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Ever since I was a little boy, I wanted to be a soldier. My Grandfather was in WW2 in General Pattons' prestigious 4th Armored Division. I remember sitting on his lap entranced by the stories of his time in Germany during the War. He was my hero, always was and always will be. I enlisted into the Army's Delayed Entry program the minute I turned 18. I remember telling my folks that I was going in the Army, and they were not to thrilled at the idea. My...read more

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