My motivation and decision to serve in the United States Army is twofold: 1. Important and influential men in my life had served their country selflessly. 2. I was aimless after High School/College. I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, but I knew I didn’t want to do nothing.
I came from a family which served from The Civil War through Vietnam. On both sides my great-grandfathers served in WWI, my grandfathers served in the U.S. Army and Navy respectively during WWII, and my father served in the Air Force during Vietnam. My Grandfather Gemmer was one of Colonel William O. Darby’s original Rangers, after serving in the 101st Airborne Division during WWII. I remember visiting his home and admiring all of his “war trophies” hanging on the
I came from a family which served from The Civil War through Vietnam. On both sides my great-grandfathers served in WWI, my grandfathers served in the U.S. Army and Navy respectively during WWII, and my father served in the Air Force during Vietnam. My Grandfather Gemmer was one of Colonel William O. Darby’s original Rangers, after serving in the 101st Airborne Division during WWII. I remember visiting his home and admiring all of his “war trophies” hanging on the