how did we let things get this way

[Captain Bob]

Bill, regardless of the circumstance, the how, the why, or the when; “Volunteer” is still a proud title to hold and one that not all may claim.

[Big D]

Easy to tell - your Army serial number began with "RA", rather than "US"

[C.O.B.]

I was drafted not once, not twice but three times. I was the last group from Michigan to get called. The numbers went to 90 and mine was 87.

The first time Uncle called I was in college. I had taken a summer course so when the regular semester rolled around I didn't have enough credits so I took an Archery class. I was drafted as soon as class was over and left for Basic Training 12/26. I shot well and was again drafted into Special Forces, needless to say this youngster was ,.

Looking back on it I think the "draft" should be reinstated as a lot of our youth is rather misguided.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Richard Anderson

Looking back on it I think the "draft" should be reinstated as a lot of our youth is rather misguided.

I couldn't agree more!! And "misguided" is much too kind. So many of them have no direction at all and couldn't care less.

Not to paint with a broad brush.... There are a lot of kids who make us very proud who know exactly where they're going in life.