I was fresh out of school and did not have any plans. So I decided to join the Army for a change/challenge. I had not fears or worries of being sent to Viet Nam, I just wasn't going to volunteer for Nam. My brother was a Marine and I did not want to enlist for 4 years or spend any time on a boat with a bunch of guy (if you know what I mean). I did my 3 years and got out. To this day I feel that if I have made E-5 I would had stayed in. During my time with the 14th Cav 1966- 1969, GI's under the rank of E-5 had to live on base. We were not allowed to have a POV. We could not leave the base without a pass and had to return at a set time. Along with our daily duties, we pulled extra duties like Guard Duty, K.P. As you are aware, the duties were 7 days a week 365 days a year duty. It seemed like every time that I put in for a weekend pass, I would end up on one of the extra duty list. So when the time came, I choose not to re-up (reenlist). To this day I am and will always be proud that I served my Country and enjoy looking back on those times, hearing from former/active GI's and civilians.

Special thanks to: Thomas Schossow Bad Hersfeld, Germany