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AF Chief previously said:
I love Ft Walton, stationed there back in 1985. I'd like to do one more assignment at the unit level, something to get me out from behind the desk.
Our relationship with the host Army is pretty good, but working in a civilian heavy atmosphere has its challanges.
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Chief,
That brought back memories of "Sammie's on the Island". I was active Army '84-'86 then active reserves for two more. Stationed at Fort Lee VA, we went to Eglin for field training in Aug '85 for 45 days. I was a light weight vehicle mechanic in a Field Sevice Company, we did laundry and bath, bakery and graves registration (MA). Our guys went to Gander Newfoundland to recover the bodies from that flight returning from the middle east for Christmas that same year.
Being so close to DC and no combat to support, we had a lot of ceramonial details. I did a lot of military honors funerals, no matter how many times we did them, when they played Taps it would bring a tear to the eye. I was extemely proud and honored to pay our respects to our fellow vets and there families for the services of thier loved ones.
I also had the pleasure ( responsibilty ) to carry the Army Colors in a 4th of July Parade.
