My Service Stories: Okinawa – Part 3

2 Sep
This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Service Stories

I spent two years stationed in Okinawa. Of those two years, I also got to visit South Korea, mainland Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and the Persian Gulf. It was the adventure I signed up for! As I mentioned earlier, … Read More »

My Service Stories (Part 2) – Stinger School

12 Nov
This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Service Stories

After graduating from boot camp, my next stop was USMC Redeye/Stinger Air Defense School at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. An Army base! Ft. Bliss was where Marines trained to identify, engage and destroy enemy aircraft with a Redeye/Stinger anti-aircraft missile.

My Service Stories (Part 1)

11 Nov
This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Service Stories

The more we know and appreciate the sacrifice that Veterans make, the more we will appreciate Veterans Day. That got me thinking about my stories and I guess, for the sake of my kids, I think I’ll write a few of them down here to preserve the memories