My father was in the Army WW2; My ex-husband in army served in Viet Nam. What a turbulent time. Some stories he told me.
Hey Oli, remember the draft lottery during VN era? I remember my brother-in-law (and many others I'm sure) sitting by the tv waiting to see if his number came up. It was by birth date if I recall.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Some stories he told me. 