<>Grandson is on the Essex, loves it! Made his crow and has been offered Blue to Gold.
The best way to escape poverty is still to serve.
I was Army 1965-1968. Same experience.US ARMY, 1967 - 1969. When men were men and women were support.
Blacks and whites fought together, not against each other.
Gays and weirdos? Never saw them to my knowledge.
While most of my State Guard unit is composed of older veterans, we have a number of younger soldiers in the unit who are good, dedicated soldiers. As volunteer soldiers they serve the citizens and Governor of the State, not the President.Why would anyone want to work for the current CinC?.....
<>A friend of mine is active in the TX Guard. Seems to be a solid organization. They qualify at the range annually I believe.