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There was a draft at that time, and I didn't have anything else to look forward to doing. I slightly knew a sailor that was home on leave back then, and he said the Navy let's you get a girl in any port in the world. Wow! That did it for me.

Kevin Hermening

I enjoyed my service in the ranks. But if I had it to do over again I would go Officer Corps. I should not have listened to all the propaganda. I would have made a damn good Officer!

I did.

My dad. Since I did not want to continue in school, ie: go to college (not that there was money for that), he suggested that it was a way yo get a career without college. He was right, it has mostly paid the bills since then, even though I ETS'd after my 4 year enlistment, I've worked the career path for over 40 years now.

Lyndon Johnson

I went over to a friends house and there was a recruiter in dress blues

1SGT Blair Brenninger of the local Aramy National Guard Unit.

Who Influenced me to Join?? "The Draft" Dad & Uncle Ed, USAF !!!! 1966-1970

My JROTC Instructor - Retired SFC Troy Dixon.