Wildman's blog: "Military Thoughts"

I was fortunate enough to be in the USARMY for many years and had a lot of fun. I did get to travel to many places and do many things, most people do not get to do. I have lots of special memories for things I have seen and done.

However, one of the most lasting thoughts in my mind were for the things we did not have. Our income after 15 years in the Army was just above pverty level, even though I was at a higher rank than most of my peers. On active duty we always had to scrounge the items we needed from others that had gotten in a shipment of things more than they needed, yet many had to do without. I understand the supply system is over worked and has it's problems, but the issue were much deeper than that. Currently our troops need many items and they ask those of us at home to send them if we can. Surely there can be a better system for the things they need than to write home to ask for them.

One of the best times, while overseas, was mail call. It was always a pleasure to get mail from anyone at home with even silly news about the dog, or friends as well as loved ones. I urge you to send a note today to one of our service members and make thier day.

How many of you have a red shirt that you wear on Fridays to show the support for our troops to the world at large? This has been in affect for three or four years yet I do not see many red shirts on Friday. If you don't have one please get one and wear it on Friday, such a simple thing to do.

Thanks for reading this new blog and May God Bless and protect our soldiers.