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Welcome!

Welcome. Thank you for what you do. My sister is a civilian nurse.

Thanks, Texan here. Glad to know this is coming.

Congratulations! God bless you for serving.

Huh?

DFC681 wrote:...med recycle from 4/81...

I was in 4-81.

So you felt guilty about not having to do any work as an officer? Not me!

There's two things in this world that smell like fish. One of 'em's fish.

CHL holder here. Good to all of the above.

...The public perception of the military back in the late 70s and early 80s as well as the military itself was far different in that era then it is today. While service wasn't denigrated like the Vietnam era, it certainly was not embraced and respected by civilians like it is today... I think your ...

http://texas-veterans.com/education/hazlewood

If you are a Texas veteran, the Hazelwood Act will pay for your education at a state college. This program has helped many a returning veteran. See the link for eligibility requirements.

Mike

Thanks for the welcome. As I said I was in 4-81. My class NCO-advisor was named Hawk. I don't remember the name of the class officer-advisor. I remember a fella named Swakhammer. This was in the combatives pit. This guy was a massive badass. In the Mountain Phase an older Ranger named Chesire really...

Graduated Ranger Class 4-81 (Jan-Feb '81). Served in Armor and Armored Cav units. Commanded B Trp 1/3 ACR. Active duty until 1985, then reserve duty until 1993. Just a civilian now. My son is currently in the Army. He is also in Armor. Ranger school was a great experience. Really helps get over the ...