Army

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

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.