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I was out of the Army, all but inactive reserve, and boarding a plan from Seattle, Wa. to St. Louis, Mo. and then to Little Rock, Arkansas. Free at last, free at last.  miles
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U.S. ARMY... Uncle Sam Ain't Released Me Yet....
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I remember that feeling. Still class IV- 4 even though the draft was over. 43 years ago. Edit to add: Like the others, I know exactly how long I served, 4 years, 9 months, 2 days. 
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July 3rd was the 39th anniversary of my discharge and after seven years of active duty it was a real discharge.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
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A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
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45 in August. Green then, Rusty now
It was Jerry "Mad Dog" Shriver (SFC E-7)who said:
"No, no, I've got them right where I want them -- surrounded from the inside." http://www.macvsog.cc/1969.htm
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Well, Miles, didn't know you were that old - had me fooled. So, thank you for your service - and that goes for all of you vets. Appreciated!
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miles got out of the service at 7 years old
he was always advanced for his age
but also my thanks to you vets
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
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My hat is off to you and all that served honorably. Best wishes.
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Your true character shows in your conduct
You cannot solve a problem at the same level of awareness that created it - Einstein
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I left the Corps 20 years ago. It's never really left me. Regretted not going lifer. But life is good.
Thank you for your service
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44 years last January 16. Remember it well. Flew into McGuire AFB early morning, and set foot on US soil for the first time in 3 years. Processed out that same day.
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48 years for me after serving 6.
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
"Some men just need killing." ~ Clay Allison.
I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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I lose track of the fact that we have a lot of older members. Man, there's a LOT of experience coming through these pages. My utmost respect goes out to all you guys, and of course thanks for your service. An indebted nation we are for sure. It's a pleasure to share these pages with you guys, heroes one and all.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
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Got out of the Army, in Oct. 1963, got discharged in May of 1964, served 3 yrs 11 months 13 days,the world has changed a lot since then. rio7
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served 3 yrs 11 months 13 days,the world has changed a lot since then. Most everybody that came out with an honorable discharge, (I did) served longer than me. I was drafted and got out on my return from Vietnam. One year, eight months, twenty-seven days, total. All the active reserves near me was full, so they put me on in-active, so no meetings, no camp. I got lucky in lots of ways. miles
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42 years on 8 Dec., near 5 yrs in the machine. It was only yesterday...
I am..........disturbed.
Concerning the difference between man and the jackass: some observers hold that there isn't any. But this wrongs the jackass. -Twain
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i was just talking about this the other night with someone. 28 years 15 May for me. seems hard to believe. i still remember carrying all my crap down the steps of the barracks at Ft Myer and loading my 71 Camaro to the hilt and heading back to PA. I had one of my Bose 901's on the passenger seat and could barely see out the side or back. It was a great feeling. i don't remember any stress at all, just relief. if i did a major change like that these days, i would be a wreck. having a family that depends on your every move has something to do with it i'm sure.
My diploma is a DD214
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Semper Fi its been 44 years,and there are no ex Marines.
There are no problems that cannot be resolved by the suitable application of high explosive.
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Got out of the Navy 38 years ago come Sept. Was in for 5 years 5 months & 27 days.
There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor polite, nor popular -- but one must ask, "Is it right?"
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38 yrs on 7/31....6 yrs service....like someone else said, wish I had stayed in...oh well...life has some funny twists and turns.
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