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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Radio man recounts service with 1060th Signal Service Company in World War II
Newport, VT
When Pearl Harbor was bombed I was in college, and at Christmastime I was back in Vermont and enlisted. When I..
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Chinook crewmember recalls close call with sappers in Vietnam
Aloha, OR
I was a flight engineer with the 242nd Assault Support Helicopter Company, the Muleskinners, in Cu Chi Vietnam from June..
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My time in the United States Marine Corps
Crittenden, KY
I served from 1976 to 1980; then reserve time; in 1985 went back on active duty until I retired in..
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Grasshopper pilot recalls flying unarmed in front lines during World War 2
Marlborough, MA
Photo: World War II veteran and grasshopper pilot Charles Rogers stands in front of his Piper Cub. Rogers’ plane had..
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Cold War veteran
Augusta, GA
In my case, REALLY cold! 1963 - 1972 in a submarine (SSBN and SSN) with two Extended trips to the..
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World War II Navy experiences of John Bray
Cincinnati, OH
JOHN (ED) BRAY, WORLD WAR II PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT John (Ed) Bray was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and..
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Lt. Col. John S. Wittenborn
Olathe, KS
Lt. Col. Wittenborn enlisted in the Air Force Reserve, 442nd MAW, Richards-Gebaur AFB, Mo., in February 1967. Returning from basic..
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My time in uniform
Southbury, CT
I enlisted while attending the University of Chicago in 1942. They sent me to Dartmouth College. I did OK, but..
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USS MADDOX DD-731, Vietnam, 1965-1967
San Jose, CA
As an 18-year-old kid fresh out of high school in the Naval Reserve, I received my orders after reporting to..
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My 20 years in the U.S. Air Force
Santa Rosa, CA
I joined the United States Air force on 9 July 1959. At that time the draft was after every eligible..
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My time in uniform
Pocatello, ID
I graduated from Highland in May 1967; the Vietnam War had broken a few years earlier. By July I was..
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Back in 1951
Voorhees, NJ
I departed from my beautiful Island of Puerto Rico and joined the Air Force. Back in those days racial bias..
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It was a time of military turmoil
Denton, MD
I was in the Air Force for 28 years, from 1952 through 1980, serving during the Korean and Vietman wars...
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My Thule Tour
Voorhees, NJ
This story takes place back in 1952. I had recently returned to my squadron; the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at..
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Honoring Command Sgt. Maj. Adelchi Pilutti
Ocean Springs, MS
The city of Ocean Springs, the mayor and board of aldermen put on a spectacular event to honor Command Sgt...
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Most cherished Christmas ever: long ago and far away
San Anselmo, CA
By 1st Lt. David B. Bartruff, U.S. Army Dear Diary: This is the first Christmas that I’ve ever spent away..
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My U.S. Air Force service
Cottonwood, AZ
I lived in Peoria, Ill., and joined the Air Force July 10, 1951, with my friend Jack Cooper. Basic training..
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Cold War in the Vietnam era
Minot, ND
I worked at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., for three and a half years. We had missile silos, B-52s, a..
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'We don't see anything'
Jacksonville, FL
In the mid 80's I was aboard the Coast Guard cutter Salvia; she had just gone over major repairs, mainly..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Between the bumps
Modesto, CA
I sort of think of my time in the Army as being between the bumps. I went in in April..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
A Vietnam soldier's service
Trout Valley, IL
Gary Peacock served July 1968 to April 1971 when he was honorably discharged. He served with 25th infantry from Jan. 10,..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
My time in the U.S. Air Force
Kalispell, MT
After graduating from Grand Junction High School in June 1964, I received notification for induction physical in August. Considering all..
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Army topographic surveyor
Fairfield, OH
I served from October 1966 until October 1969 as a 82D20 topographic surveyor, with a 13-month tour in Korea with..
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Time in uniform
Damascus, OR
Three years, 11 months, 6 days, U.S. Air Force. Thirty years, U.S. Navy Reserve. Retired with rank of captain; this..
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My time in the Marine Corps as a recruit becoming a Marine
Dallas, TX
The drill instructors made a big impression on me. The DIs wanted to find the weak links in the platoon..
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World War II vet receives recognition from French 70 years after service
Cincinnati, OH
Frank Magrino had tried to enlist - his eyesight was too poor. But by 1943, the Army was calling his..
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A sentimental journey back to the 1940s
Stephenville, TX
By Joyce Whitis Post 240 Honorary Life Member Brad Thompson, as a young man from Stephenville, Texas, was spending his last..
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The reinvention of a proud soldier
Milford, DE
John “Mac” McCormick spent his military career in the U.S. Air Force and Army, first as a broadcaster..
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World War II vet remembers growing up with the Legion
Ashler Village, CT
George H. Breuler joined The American Legion almost immediately upon discharge following World War II. He served at Utah Beach,..
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After 70 years, World War II's women vets get their due in Revere, Mass.
Revere, MA
Legionnaire Eileen Merullo was reading the names of the deceased at a Post 61 memorial service when it hit her:..
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