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Raised as an Army Brat, the Army was the family business, so my dream was to join the family business. Dad, a retired CSM (Command Sergeant Major with 30 years) insisted that I go in as an officer. To that end I enrolled at Texas A&M and became a member of the Corps of Cadets.There was a huge buildup up of combat troops during 1966–67 and I was certain that the war would end prior to my commission in May of 1970. A week after the Spring semester started I decided to simply leave. I told my roommate to turn in my uniforms, took my footlocker to my car and drove to San Antonio, TX. I parked outside the Local Draft Board No9 and waited for it to open. I saw a man in uniform open the main door and I went into the building. The first individual I met asked to see my draft notice. I informed him that I was volunteering and wasn’t drafted. (At that time I had a 2S Draft Deferment, attending college; in July 1969 the lottery was established and I won Sep 14 was the first date selected) the soldier gave me a strange look and asked, “what, why are you volunteering?” I explained about my dad’s request and knew that I could earn a commission through OCS (Officer Candidate School). After a day of a physical, testing came the big moment, what did I was to specialize, what job in the Army. I sat in front of an E-7 SFC, he started, “son, you have a very high GT Score and three semesters at a University. I have the perfect position which will keep you out of Vietnam.” I interrupted him saying, “I know what I want I want Infantry.” With an excited voice he shot back, “look there are 600 guys in this building that would kill for this MOS because the vast majority will be in the Infantry and in 17 weeks will be sent to Vietnam.” I was adamant I thanked him for the offer but insisted Infantry. There were 40 recruits leaving for South Ft Polk to attend Basic, with my ROTC and college I was put in charge of the group. My main function was to carry all 40 packets/201-Files.Once at the reception station we were sent through the system receiving paperwork, I D Cards, hair cuts and then uniform issue plus hair cuts/removal.the next morning we meet our Drill E-4’s. This guy just back from the Nam hitting his helmet liner with a cut down broom handle shouted, “my name is Corporal Kelly, don’t you veer fucking forget my name!!!” (As you can tell I still know his name, face and the spit coming out of his mouth as he screamed) we were then taken through the induction with shots and testing. My score was such I along with four other guys to take the test for OCS. I was like hell ya, stage one. One section of the test had to do with the ability to learn a made up language. We were given 20 minutes to study the language. Looking over the page I quickly realized that it was a type of Latin with some words obviously made up. My mother insisted that I take Latin in high school because her father, a university professor in Tallin, Estonia where she was born. She said that her dad was fluent in Latin and Ancient Greek. I waited for the test proctor announce to turn the page and answer the 20 questions, multiplication. Easy finished in ten minutes. When we were given the scores I was told that once I complete my Infantry AIT (Advanced Individual Training) with a class date for OCS. I wanted to dance, stage two complete.after I completed AIT and selected as the Honor Grad after a board held at the Post Headquarters. I used all of the bearing and military leadership I learned while non the Corps at A&M. For example when ever I was asked a question by one of the 5 on the board I didn’t simple turn my head I turned my entire upper body.back at the Company area a formation was held to receive our assignments. There were 205 trainees in the company and all but 14 had been assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (The Big Red One) in Vietnam; this after only 8 weeks of Basic and 9 weeks of AIT. When the 1SGT was in front of me he said, “Ft Benning Jump School.” WTF, no, it’s supposed to be OCS.” I rushed to the Orderly Room to find out what went wrong. The clerk showed me a letter posted to my 201 File. The letter from Special Forces Headquarters that I had been assigned to the Special Forces Training Group after Jump School. Yes I took a test in Basic when all of the RA’s were sent to a classroom. A Special Forces NCO gave his pitch and my hometown friend told me to stay. I stayed and took the tests and forgot about the event.after my three weeks at Jump School I was on my way to Ft Bragg, NC. Once signed in I requested a meeting with the Training Group CSM. In the meeting I informed the CSM that I had a class date with OCS. He said, “son don’t go there and become a huge kiss ass to get promoted, stay here this is where the Army is real and no BS.” I then told him about being an Army Brat and dreamed of commanding a platoon in combat and that my dad served in OSS during WWII. “there it is son, you’ll be a second generation Special Ops and when you request the 5th Group, RVN ask for the Mobile Strike Force and you’ll have command of a company without the BS of the Big Army Machine.” I stayed. When I graduated from the Special Forces Training Group August 1969 (now called the Q Course) I was informed that I was assigned to the 7th Group. I protested and requested the 5th Group. Why MSG Howell asked. “I don’t want to rake pine needles, pickup pine cones and cut grass. MSG Howell smiled and said, “well son (they always Calle Dame son???), pack you’re shit your next stop is Vietnam and good luck; if you can’t be safe be deadly (a common saying in Special Forces still used today). I ran to the PX and purchased a 5th Group Flash and sewing kit. I sat on a bench outside of the PX and sewed on my Flash. I really don’t remember walking back to the hill for the evening meal; I was like damn I’m a Green Beret. I joined the back of the chow line. At that time the Phase 3 and Phase 1 trainees shared a mess hall. The guy in front of me looked at me and said, “please go in front of me.” This continued to happened until I was at the front of the line, RESPECT and it felt great.Went home on a 30 day leave with a reporting date of 17 September 1969. During the 30 days it hit me mom was depressed and I and dad were ecstatic. I flew from San Antonio to Houston and caught the connecting flight to Ft Lewis. In route I was picked up by a Stewardess after I told her that two days ago was my birthday and wanted one last fish dinner at a seaside restaurant and if she would recommend such a place. She said, “this is my terminal flight, wait for me at the gate and I’ll take you to a fantastic fish restaurant. “ OK, remember I was a Green Beret, wearing a TW fitted uniform with a 28” waist. I had a zipper sewn in so the buttons wouldn’t pull. She chose to sit in the middle seat to do her paperwork and being young and shy I was like WTF did she take the middle seat and besides I’m sure she had a fold down desk in her area. After the meal she drove to the Airport Hotel and we went to her room. Yes, we did the dirty many times; I was in fantastic shape and extremely conditioned. The next morning I got up and dressed to sign in at Ft Lewis. I noticed two additional Stewardess in the room and in my Walter Mitty mind I did all three, no it was just a thought.When i arrived at Ft Lewis and signed in the NCO said, “you’ve been AWOL for 20 hours, why?” I told him in detail what happened.” He laughed and said, “i’ll change your sign in date, damn, you’re Good To Go.”I’ll skip the boring story about my time in the Nam but will add; I did command the 43rd Company made up of indigenous Cambodians (112 men). My company, remember I was just an E-5 Buck Sergeant, were sent on five 30 day Combat Operations.I took my out processing form and after two days the only signature I needed was the 5th Group CSM. When I knocked on his door he opened the doer and took me to his leather couch. On the coffee table were three sets of paperwork, here it comes the smooth sell, he offered me an immediate promotion to SSG E-6, to reenlist for 6 years and extend for another year in the Nam. He then handed me a pen. I pulled out a letter from the University of Texas acceptance letter and gave it to the CSM. He was liked really upset but took the paperwork tore them up and told me to get the fuck outta his office with the parting words, “you better fucking graduate!” I did May 5, 1974. So dad was happy and mom was over the top happy. She sent in the paperwork on my behalf to the University of Texas; she then mailed me the acceptance letter. After I started my career I joined the 12th Special Forces Group Reserves and stayed for 14 years. My last three years as the ODA’s 18Z Team Sergeant.Senior photo from Munich American High School. 1966On leave after jump school. Spent the three weeks at Jump School spitshisnning my Jump Boots just like everyone else.After I graduated from the Training Group August 1969.While in the 12th Group.Infantry AIT at Tigerland North Ft Polk.On a 30 day combat operation, week one.After A-401 was closed I was reassigned to the Airboat Camp A-404. I’m on the right.Out of order. My second year (‘pisshead) at A&M.Driving my Aircat at A-404.What I looked like after I returned from the Nam. Compared to my graduating photo this is what a year in combat does to an individual.Receiving the Honor Grad plaque by the Ft Polk commander. It came with a stripe.Me at 71 years old.My hero shadow box. Unfortunately the ARCOM and AAM are placed incorrectly.

1. The US Air Force once had a plan to nuke the moon. Renowned scientist, Carl Sagen was on the planning team. http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/11/28/u-s-had-plans-to-nuke-the-moon/2. During the Invasion of Grenada, U.S. Soldiers were unable to communicate to the Navy to direct fire support. So an unknown army officer used a payphone and credit card to call the pentagon- which relayed the target information. Communication procedures were changed to be more flexible in a joint operating environment after this instance.3. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, A Predator Drone lost contact with its pilots and was flying out of Iraqi airspace, An F15E was dispatched to shoot it down and did so with a sidewinder missile. This was the second unusual “kill” by this aircraft. During the 1st Gulf War the same aircraft dropped a guided bomb onto a flying Iraqi helicopter.4. The U.S. Military is the largest provider of humanitarian Aid. It provides more aid than any other force or organization.a. There are 2 hospital ships that sail world’s oceans and respond to disasters as directed. They have 1,000 beds onboard and even have gyro-stabilized state of the art operating rooms so that surgeries can be performed in rough seas. They are the third largest ships in the naval inventory, after Nimitz and Ford Class super-carriers.b. In disasters around the world, U.S. Troops sometimes arrive to assist before the local first responders. This includes developed countries as was the case in Japan after the Tsunami/Nuclear disaster in Fukushima5. We invent and employ some of the most advanced technologies ever developed. There is an entire agency devoted to the purpose of inventing new technologies for military use called DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). They are reported to be working on a multitude of projects from plasma shields for vehicles, insect size drones, electromagnetic rail guns and various energy weapons. The Defense Department is also using a miniaturized space shuttle-like drone called the X37B- OTV (orbital test vehicle) for unknown reasons.Some of the systems DARPA has created, like the internet, has quite literally changed the human experience. Others proved to be ideas that thankfully were never deployed, like the “Davy Crockett” nuclear recoilless rifle. Many of these technologies developed by DARPA and other military organizations were later adapted for civilian use. These inventions include:GPSThe Internet (ARPANET in the 1960’s)Nuclear PowerNight VisionDuct TapeDigital Photography6. Our military is BIG!a. There are 1,429,995 active duty troops, 818,000 reservists, and 108,833 civilian employees who make up the Department of Defense. (2010 stats Source- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Armed_Forces#Budget )b. The US. Air Force is the largest air force in the world with 7,468 aircraft. That figure does not include drones, research aircraft, ICBMs, or satellites.c. The second largest “Air Force” in the world belongs to the U.S. Navy with 3,650 aircraft. The U.S. Marine Corps also has a large air component with over 1,000 aircraft and will soon include over 300 Stealth F35-B and C Fighters.d. The U.S. Coast Guard is larger than some navies, possessing over 200 aircraft, and employing cutters that are over 400 ft. long.e. The 2016 budget for the U.S. military is $580.3 Billion not including an additional $218 Billion appropriated for defense related spending such as contingency operations and the VA. The $728 Billion in defense spending is larger than the GDP of Switzerland (19th largest GDP in the world according to the IMF).f. There have been MANY historical figures and notable celebrities who have been members of the U.S. military The below list is only a few:George Washington: Revolutionary War (Continental Army)Andrew Jackson: War of 1812 (Army)Abraham Lincoln: Black Hawk War (Indian Wars) (Army)Theodore Roosevelt: Spanish American War (Army)Harry Truman: World War I (Army)Dwight Eisenhower: World War I and World War II (Army)John F. Kennedy: World War II (Navy)Lyndon B. Johnson: World War II (Navy)Richard Nixon: World War II (Navy)Gerald Ford: World War II (Navy)Jimmy Carter: Cold War era (Navy)Ronald Reagan: World War II (Air Force)George H.W. Bush: World War II (Navy)George W. Bush: Vietnam War era (Air Force Reserve)Norman SchwarzkopfColin PowellDouglas MacArthurGeorge PattonOmar BradleyGeorge MarshallWilliam WestmorelandCreighton AbramsChester NimitzTony BennettDrew CareyJohnny CarsonClint EastwoodElvis PresleyJimi HendrixChuck Norris (of course!)Oliver StoneMorgan FreemanHugh HefnerMel BrooksJohnny CashTom SelleckMC HammerEarnest HemmingwayJames Earl JonesJimmy StuartJesse VenturaDon RicklesAdam DriverHumphry BogartGene HackmanLeonard Nemoy