Category Archives: Memoir

MY CAREER IN THE MILITARY: PART THREE—Which Way Do We Go From Here?

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

Note to Readers:  It’s Veteran’s Day!  These days we have a military of volunteers, brave women and men who choose to risk their lives for their country.  But back during the Vietnam era, an army of draftees as well as … Continue reading →

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My Career in the Military: Part Two–Fire Direction Control

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

Go ahead…step off the plane onto the sticky tarmac at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, six a.m., the searing sun just breaking the horizon on a late August day. You recoil at the blast of a hot wind and dense humidity. Your … Continue reading →

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My Career in the Military: Part One: You’re in the Army Now

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Patrick W. O'Bryon

Okay, so here’s a secret…not everyone is cut out to be a soldier.  Or, for that matter, a sailor, marine, or…well, you get the picture. That’s why we have an all-volunteer military. But that wasn’t always the case, and when I … Continue reading →

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