Today America remembers its military veterans from all branches of the armed forces.
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Speaking personally, it was an honor to serve my country, and no one has to thank me. I am grateful to have had the privilege of wearing an Army uniform and later an Air Force uniform.
While I enjoyed my time with the Florida Air National Guard I always thought I looked better in Army green. Style is everything. Besides, Army is in the blood.
U.S. Army, Major Lawrence Rector - circa 1944
Major Rector said, "I hope to live long enough to see my son become a soldier." He did not live to see that happen, but happen it did.
If I had it to do all over again, I'd do it in a heartbeat!
December 1968 through August 1969 - Basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia and AIT at Monmouth
38B van, HF High Power, Communications Support Element, U.S. Strike Command, MacDill AFB, Florida - circa 1970
290 Joint Communications Support Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, MacDill AFB, Florida - circa 1988
Members of the 224 JCSS Georgia Air National Guard, 290 JCSS Florida Air National Guard, Joint Communication Support Element, U.S. Central Command, and CINC at the end of Desert Storm
Senior Master Sergeant Rector, Honorable Discharge October 1997
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