Do you feel as though your military service has made you more of an outdoor enthusiast?

I became a Scoutmaster and took our council's contingent to the National Boy Scout Jamboree. We walked about 20 to 25 miles per day.

I grew up in the country - parents were renters. Often lived and camped outdoors in a tent or just in the open. Not only was I at home out in the words, I often found myself avoiding problems by staying in the woods. I became a dead shot with a 22 rifle hunting squirrels by the time I was a teen.
Country living was great except for being so darn poor. When I was 14, I killed my first rattler on our back steps. By the time, I reached basic training (age 18), it was easy to qualifying as an expert with the M-16.

Opposite with me. Although I had limited field time in the signal and specialist corps, I no longer enjoy camping. I still like to hike and hunt/fish, but can’t stand camping. My wife isn’t a veteran, and loves camping.

Born and raised in the country I was already a pretty good tracker, stalker and hunter, as well as an all around outdoorsman. The only thing the military changed is I quit hunting after I'm got out. Kept right on camping, canoeing, backpacking and fishing. I would kill if it was necessary, but not for sport, because I find no sport in killing animals any longer.

Yes I certainly do.. I was very comfortable being in the field.

naw. just one who appreciates A/C, showers, real beds, hot chow, and sleep more than before

No...retirement from the military gave me time to pursue outdoor recreation, which I did. I took up kayaking and wish I had taken it up while in the Army, but I don't see how I would have been able to with the "high-speed, low-drag" pace.

Nope. Mosquitos still hate me, so I avoid them at all costs.