Brother Jakob,

It's been so nice having the Internet for keeping touch with old Army bud's. I did some of my stint at Fort Campbell, Kentucky (101st) and then had the pleasure of spending some time at the training center at Norfolk, VA (I was going to leave after my first but they gave me more money, another stripe and asked me where I'd like to be stationed, so naturally I chose Norfolk). I had a close friend who wound up playing for the Washington DC group -- that would have been my ultimate -- I loved listening to their Jazz recruiting band so much (those guys were just so good as you probably can attest).

It's so nice to hear stories from others who have played in the services. I wish we had a forum just for these people -- there's so much to tell and be learned by these folks.

Thanks for the post brother!


Ike