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James Bridegroom, born on August 22, 1950, served in the United States Army for 9 years. Rank/ position: E5. Stationed/ deployed: Vietnam, Washington State. James said his brother served in the Marines for 5 years. When asked what inspired him to join the military, he said he was drafted. His role or job during his service was hospital supply sergeant at a hospital in Washington State when returning from Vietnam. When asked if he remembered his first day of service or boot ca

Charles Kester, born on September 26, 1953, served in the United States Army National Guard for 6 years: April 24, 1972 to April 24, 1978. Rank/ position: E6 Staff Sergeant. Stationed/ deployed: Deployed to McAlester, OK for the prison riot and also many severe floods in Siloam Springs, AR. Charles was drafted into the service during the Vietnam War. His role or job during his service was mainly truck driving and then staff sergeant. When asked if he remembered his first day

Grover Reed, born on June 24, 1938, served in the United States Army for 3 years. Rank/ position: E5. Stationed/ deployed: Fort Devens, MA. "When I took that test they told me I needed to join up," Grover said about what inspired him to join the Army. His role or job during his service was intelligence. He said that he had a head position in the field and also worked with radio teletype. When asked if he remembered his first day of service or boot camp and what it was like, h

Jeffery Vaughn, born on November 3, 1980, served in the United States Marines for 4 years. Rank/ position: E3. Stationed/ deployed: Stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina, and was deployed to Saudi Arabia and Turkey. When asked what inspired him to join the military, Jeff mentioned At first it was GI Joe then Rambo. "That was before I saw a Marine Corps commercial. Then I just wanted to be one of the few and the proud." His role or job during his service was Aviation Elect

Houston Patterson Junior, Born on June 8, 1952, Served in the United States Marines from 1972 to 1980. Rank/ position: Corporal. Stationed/ deployed: Okinawa, Japan and Cherry Point, NC. Houston said he was drafted into the military. His role or job during his service was mechanic, publication, and supply clerk. When asked if he remembered his first day of service or boot camp and what it was like, he said it was "Like going through hell." Houston served in Vietnam. During hi

Earl "Bob" Skaggs, born on July 29, 1932, served in the United States Navy for a total of 8 years total; 4 reserve, 4 active. Rank/ position: Electrician and Petty Officer Second Class. Stationed/ deployed: San Diego, CA (bootcamp). Went to military electrician school in Norfolk, VA and then was shipped out to sea. 3rd Ship: USS SAN MARCOS When asked what inspired him to join the military, Bob mentioned Uncle Sam encouraged him because he was going to be drafted. Bob said tha

Paul Gilbert, born on March 20, 1971, served in the United States Army for 10 years total; 5 reserve, 5 active. Rank/ position: E4 Specialist. Stationed/ deployed: Vilseck, Germany; Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Fort Lewis, WA; Fort Drum, NY; Fort Eustis, VA. Paul said his grandfather and father both served in the Army. When asked what inspired him to join the military, he mentioned he was a poor kid needing college money and education. That he wanted to travel the world and lacked

Woodrow Fourkiller, born on November 23, 1939, served in the United States Army National Guard for 3 years. Rank/ position: Unknown at this time. Stationed/ deployed: Texas. Woodrow's wife, Frances, said his two brothers were in the Army and he also had many friends in the Army. His role or job during his service was a rifle position. Woodrow did not serve during any major conflicts or wars. Frances mentioned he had a really close friend in the military.