Here is my story.I was married on D/Day in 1970 .In July I got my greetings , in August I was in the army.I got out of basic in October and went permenent party to Patrick Air Force Base ,Florida.I was there until 21 June 1970 as I had orders for Vietnam.I came home for 30 days leave.I reported to Ft.lewis at the end of July and on the 2nd of August I was in country. They gave us a dream sheet to fill out so I put down what my job in the real world was and I got it. I was sent to 90th replacement and sent to live with the 554th engineers at Camp Smith. My daughter was born in Sept. while I was there. Now, I was a short timer when I got there so at this point I was even shorter. My unit was standing down and in February they handed me and several others orders to go home. I had less than 180 days left in the service and due to my civilian life at home I took it. I think I had something like 170 days left. I got out while the going was good.I guess you could say I was one of the lucky ones.
I want to thank all of you that served for your sacrifice.