23 November 70

The majority of the guys I was in advanced training with received their orders some time ago. Most of them got Germany, Belguim and Italy civilian status. I have been doing special detail, i.e. KP, along with other shit jobs waiting for mine to show up. On Monday November 23, 1970, I received my orders for Vietnam - excatly 39 year ago. There was no shock, tears, grief or disbelief. I knew that would be where I would be stationed. I alway knew that. I remember being a young boy and asking my mother if I would ever go to war and of course she said no. Years later when my induction notice showed up. she hid it. Of course, having so many brothers and sisters, they could not wait to tell me they came, where they were hidden and where they were.So starting the 24th I'll be start out-processing and head on on leave 25 days leave right after Thanksiving.