Category Archives: Veterans

Juan’s Story: Air Force Brat to Navy Vet

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How are you connected to the Military and what years?

I was born into an Air Force family in 1956 until my father retired in 1972. I joined the Navy in 1974 and was discharged in 1976 due to a medical condition.

What was your best Tour of Duty and why?

Best tour of duty was at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico. Best time of my life.

I was 18 years old and living in a tropical paradise away from my family. I was on my own and for the most part I was free to make my own choices. They were not all good but they were mine.

What do you tell people when they ask: “Where are you from?”

I tell people I am from all over. And I wouldn’t have it any other way

Thank you for sharing your story!

Tommy’s Story: Army Brat and AF Service Member

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Which branch of the service are you connected to, how, and when?

I was an Army brat for 16 years and an Air Force Member for 4 years.

What was the best tour of duty as a dependant?

As a dependant, it would be Fulda, Germany. Made friends for a lifetime there.

What was the best tour of duty as a service member?

As a service member the best duty location was Bergstrom AFB in Austin. Unit felt like family.

How do you answer the question: “Where are you from?”

I usually answer that with a line from the Highlander movie. “Lots of different places.”

Where do you call home?

I call Hattiesburg, Mississippi home, because that was where I was born.

Thank you, Tommy, for sharing your story with us!

Doug’s Story: Brat to Soldier

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Which branch of service are you connected to? For how long?

I was an Air Force Brat for 27 years and an Army Soldier for 21. Now retired.

What was your best tour of duty location and why?

RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge. Friendly people, great scenery, and great food.

How do you answer the question, “Where are you from?”

All over the world.

Where do you call home?

I call Virginia home because it’s the longest place I’ve ever lived.

Thank you, Doug, for sharing your story!

Seth’s Story: An Army Helicopter Pilot Gives Advice

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Do you have any regrets?

I don’t really have any regrets. It was a different time.

Were you ever in combat?

Not officially.

What advice would you give someone who is planning to join the service?

Know what you want to achieve and have an idea of what your next thing after service is going to be.

What branch of the service would you advise them to join? Why?

That depends on what you want to get from it. If you want quicker promotions –  join the Army. If you want shorter deployments – join the Air Force.

Seth and his wife DeeDee enjoying a treat after a wedding. They now live their happily-ever-after in Colorado.

Would you want your kids to join the military?

It’s not something that I would want to recommend but I would support their decision.

Have any of your kids joined the military? If so, what branch?

No, but our daughter married an Army Master Sergeant.

Do you have any family members in the service or have served?

Yes. My oldest brother, Bob, served 20 years in the Air Force. My middle brother, Rick, served 4 years in the Navy. My dad, John, served in the Army Air Corps.

Do you think the Army is better now than when you joined? Why or why not?

It is not better now. Because the quality of life; increased deployments, and long-term combat requirements on the soldier and their family’s life.

Thank you Seth, for sharing your story!