2 years around 1981 to 1982 for the U.S. Army
3rd mechanized infantry in Bamberg, Germany, West Germany. We wuz unwanted in the East.
Carried an M60 machine gun like that miserable Hambo Rambo, but used it properly.
Drove an old style APC for 2 weeks before being replaced for not knowing what I wuz doing.
Slept my best on guard duty.
Hung a life sized Pink Panther out of the Barracks window with a hangman's noose just for evening formation.
Had a panic attack because I sensed that I was in a place of restless souls while doing maneuvers.
Qualified for a German Drivers License on the written exam. Only me and one other smart guy did that. However, it turns out that being smart in itself doesn't qualify one to drive a motor vehicle if one has never driven before. Could not pass driving test.
Drank the bestest and most finest bier in the whole entire universe.
Resented authority and hated "the man" the whole time.
Wormed my way all the way up to the fantastic height of PFC.
Did not belong there because my soul is beautiful and the military is dreary.
Ain't never pointed a loaded weapon at nobody & never will.
Forgot to say - left due to severe depression, (honorable discharge). Looking back, I can say it was GID based depression. Too much manliness for my sweet heart to handle.
