4 years, 2nd Bn / 325th Abn Inf, 82nd Abn Div. 1981 - 1985
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Regrets? Yes and no. It was a thrill to be involved with an elite unit. But before I signed up for the Army I got a call from the Navy. They were super impressed with my science and math scores on the ASVAB test. Wanted to know if I would be interested in serving on a submarine, taking care of a nuclear reactor. I said I'd think about it. I went and talked to my uncle who was in the Navy. He laughed about the submarine business. "Sorry, kid, he was BSing you. Only those who've put some time in and proved themselves get submarine duty." I found out later I would have ended up on an aircraft carrier, which was pretty good duty, so I was told.
On the other hand jumping out of airplanes was a blast. Still, the Navy gig would have opened up some nice career opportunities when I was finished.
