SPC Christopher Buckalew

Army | Infantryman (Airborne)

Dates of Service: Aug 1993 - Feb 1996

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Joined the Army via the Delayed Entry Program at age 17, I always knew I wanted to be a soldier. I secured an Infantry Airborne Ranger contract and shipped out to Ft. Benning, GA. I wound up getting a medical discharge due to a knee injury on a jump. Went to college and got a RN degree and have been working as a Registered Nurse for many years now. I miss the Army every day.

Military Experiences

Apr 1994 - Feb 1996

11B1P2B

2-327 IN, 1st BCT, 101st ABN, XVIII ABN Corps | Fort Campbell, KY

SAW gunner in a line infantry squad, eventually moved to the BN assistant Ammunition NCO. Once I got word that I was going to be medically discharged against my will, my 1st Sgt moved me to HHC Company and had me work in the records room and I basically just started attending college full time. I showed up for PT formation in the morning and then attended classes. During my time off from class I reported to the company and worked for my last 6 months of service.

May 1994 - Jun 1994

Graduated

Air Assault School, 101st ABN, XVIII ABN Corps, FORSCOM | Fort Campbell, KY

Nov 1993 - Dec 1993