Posted on Aug 25, 2016
How much have you changed during your time in uniform?
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Closing on three decades in uniform. At times I've felt like I've been ridden hard and put up wet, to use an old cavalry expression, but, still, I'm no worse for the wear.
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Excellent post. I like how you kept cutting the hair on top of your head closer and closer each time.
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COL Sam Russell
MSgt John Taylor That last photo is five years old not. There's little hair left on the top and the sides are grey.
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SPC Kevin Ford
SP5 Paul Riley - Yeah, it's the helmet... Somehow the same thing happened to me but I haven't worn a helmet since I was 21... Lol.
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Well I do have some DA Photo's, but none scanned at the moment. Instead I can contribute a couple spanning from Basic in Jan 1970 to Retirement in Mar of 1999. From 17 years old to 46. Expect some age to show....
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COL Sam Russell
CSM Michael Sweeney, Great photos. I assume the beautiful accessory attached to your arm was not Army issue, and hope she was still there at your retirement.
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CSM Michael Sweeney
Col Sam Russell, She was and still is. We met at Ft Leavenworth, my first duty assignment and were married in the Memorial chapel there. She was standing right next to me on the parade field during my retirement ceremony. For some reason it would not let me post more than the 5. Here is a couple more.
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Sir,
Great time lapse over the years, the army has benefited from your service, BTW I saw your name on the sidewalk bricks while I visiting VMI with my brother and nephew over the summer. It was an honor to have served with you, always put a calm and rational decision making on many irrational issues during that tour. BTW, I never was able to thank you in person after I came off emergency leave. Appreciated everything you did for me and others!
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Gordon Joczik
Great time lapse over the years, the army has benefited from your service, BTW I saw your name on the sidewalk bricks while I visiting VMI with my brother and nephew over the summer. It was an honor to have served with you, always put a calm and rational decision making on many irrational issues during that tour. BTW, I never was able to thank you in person after I came off emergency leave. Appreciated everything you did for me and others!
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Gordon Joczik
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COL Sam Russell - Sir, it's going well, I retired Sept 1-Just catching up and taking a knee before entering the workforce. Glad to hear you're doing well.
Gordon
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