Looking back on this Veteran’s Day

Writing a post for my friend, Kevin Puls, site “For-the-Troops,” got me thinking about my time in the Army.

As I stepped off the plane in Seoul, Korea I experienced an immediate culture shock. Prior to landing in Korea, my world travel consisted of a trip to South Carolina, Fort Jackson to be exact, and passing through Seattle on my way to report in at Ft. Lewis, Washington for my flight to Seoul.

Up until that point, most of my life had been spent in New York City and nearby New Jersey. Having spent most of my enlistment at Fort Monmouth, I was quite content to stay there so being sent to Korea was unsettling, to say the least.

You can read more of my views of being stationed in Korea and witnessing the historic release of the crew of the USS Pueblo here.

Below are some photos – then and now.

Please take a minute to think of all the men and women serving in our military and all those who have given their life for their country. Perhaps, one day, we will move past killing one another and their sacrifice will not be necessary.

American Forces Korea Network (AFKN TV), Seoul, Korea

Radio control room at AFKN (American Forces Korea Network), Seoul. Yes, I was that young once:-)

It was not the 4 Seasons but it was home for 12 months. This is where me and 11 others called home, heated by a kerosine stove that went out about 3 AM. Made for chilly mornings. Of course, going outside to the latrine to shower didn’t help either:-)

Riding north over the Imjin River bridge on our way to cover the release of the crew of the USS Pueblo. A few days I’ll never forget.

Now, back to the present. It’s nice to be able to look back and only remember the good times.

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