Posted on Mar 11, 2016
What were your feelings and thoughts when you first opened your draft notice?
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This question is for our Vietnam era Veterans here on RallyPoint. Share with us what your feelings were when you first received and opened your draft notice.
The Comments Here are Historical and Awesome!
What was your stance on the war? Explain your opinion
Did your parents put ideas into your head about the war that you didn't nessisarly believe in?
The Comments Here are Historical and Awesome!
What was your stance on the war? Explain your opinion
Did your parents put ideas into your head about the war that you didn't nessisarly believe in?
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my number was seven and I opened my draft notice at Lackland AFB in basic training
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I never got drafted as I had already enlisted in the Air Force at age 18. I graduated from High School in June of 1966, enlisted in July and in August went to Basic training at Lackland AFB, TX. During the month of July prior to laving for Lackland AFB and basic I attended a Civil Air Patrol Summer encampment at Otis AFB, MA as a CAP Cadet 1st Lt.
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Was one of the last people in New Hampshire to get my notice. Enlisted in army and spent 2 tours in nam
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Well since I enlisted in 71 I never received a draft notice. I would have never received a draft notice under the lottery system that was started I was so far down the line.
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The draft was ended just prior to my 18th birthday. But I remember the angst of my brother-in-law receiving his. He reported to Induction Center and we did not know if he was coming back or going to BCT. My sister was scared.
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None of us in my neighborhood waited, we all signed up, ( 1 navy, 1 marine and 3 army )
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Thank you to all of our Vietnam era vets for your service and for sharing your experiences!
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When my Mom checked the mail and it was there I was already at MEPPS raising my hand for USAF...I've chuckled about that ever since.
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