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That would be my dad. He and six other aviators returning from the Pacific Theater after WWII and all had family in Hawai'i, decided to organize and found the Territorial Air national Guard in 1946. He told me stories of flying B-24Ds out of Iron Range, Australia and Port Morsby, New Guinea, and then in the Guard, flying C-54s, C-47s and A-26s. I was hooked on military aviation from that point on! Thanks Dad!

I was influenced by my father of eight children (six boys) with an income of $500 per week. I didn’t want student loans and decided to knock out two birds (career and education) with one stone (Army). After serving three years, I wanted to keep serving. Retired with 29 years two months for pay.

Dad! WWII Navy Veteran and saw the town of Reform, Ala. was just small enough for me to constantly run to Tuscaloosa to bowl. Came home from work and Dad made the statement: "Boy, if I was as Young as You, I'd be in the Military some where!" That was enough for me. He probably was hoping for the Navy but I returned to Chicago an joined The Army. During College Track and Field Days at Wright College, a guy from another School told me I should go to Europe if I wanted to get some good competition in. They tried to give me Fort Sheridan up the road from Chicago but I convinced the Recruiter I wanted Germany. GOD BLESS!!!

Dad, (and Grandpa who lost his leg in service at Ft Logan, Denver so ended that career. ) I was born at Edwards AFB where Dad was assigned. BLUE work clothes were always everywhere. His last base, I finished high school. Dad was the best man I knew and lived it. I was thrilled and he also when I could be aircrew..........as well.

My Dad, ETCS (SS/AC)

Both side of my family Dad, Navy, Uncle in Army, Brother in Navy, Cousin in Navy all contributed as well as the Appalachian area I grew up in people always left in search of better employment.
Then, Nephew in Coast Guard, Lisa Chambers

Family tradition, Dad, both grandads, numerous uncles and one aunt all served.

I graduated college and couldn't get a job with my degree. I saw a Navy recruiting pamphlet and took a that opportunity

The Peace Corps convinced me to join the military. I was in the Peace Corps in a country that went through two revolutions and we were evacuated to the nearby Army base both times.

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