I was a peacetime vet, never pulled the trigger in anger but had it covered a few times. The thing is I was on the team, ready to play, but there was no competition at the time so no game...but I was trained as well as anyone else, just never got the chance to shoot...the ball. I feel great about it and no one has ever told me differently except the VFW, they told me I could be some sort of junior participating member or some BS. No C.A.R? No prob in my book. I still got 5 ribbons, 2 with stars and none are boot camp ribbons or good conduct....and I think I rate a few more. You volunteered, you stepped up, you took the challenge, you are the 13% (under 54) who cared enough and had the balls to commit 3+ of the best years of your life to serve your country, in war or peace. Chin up, I salute all of you!
