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Jake Beadle: US Army
 Memories by Jake Beadle
This is more than Jake's military experience, it's his memoirs. But read closely his battle experience in Italy where he lost a leg to a Bouncing Betty. Incredible story. Incredible man.
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Jim Brooks: US Navy
 They Took Our Place by Jim Brooks
Jim was assigned to Landing Craft Tank (LCT) 1031. While his little ship was under repair in the Pacific a sister ship took their place in convoy and was later destroyed on the beach at Iwo Jima, with no known suvivors. Very touching story.
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Sam Clark: US Army Paratrooper
 My Intriguing Night in a Buddhist Temple by Sam Clark
Dangerous seek and destroy mission in the bleak, windswept, bitter cold mountains of Korea, out there where maybe not even God knows where you are. Sam's squad got the call to go after a group of North Koreans watching one of our airfields. Intriguing story is right. Read it!
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Malcolm Eudaley: US Navy
 Attack of the USS DuPage by Malcolm Eudaley
A Kamikazee pilot hit the armed transport USS DuPage midship and took out 33 men. Malcolm was burned from the waist up. After 30 days leave he was back on the DuPage headed for Japan, then August of 45 came along.
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Stan Green, US Army
 Vietnam: Was I Ready Part One
Vietnam: Was I Ready Part Two
Here are two interesting day-to-day stories by Stan as a medic in Vietnam. He begins with his feelings as he lands in country and ends when the big plane pulls up and away on his way home. Good reading.
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Larry Haffey: US Navy Submarine Service
My Greatest Impression While in Submarine Service. by Larry Haffey
LBJ was about to pull the trigger on the USSR from about 40 Boomers, the submarine USS George Bancroft was one of them and Larry was on board. Read of his fears as the missile gyros began to spin up.
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Leland King: US Army
 The Army, the Recruit, the Wedding by Leland King
Leland tries to squeeze in being an army recruit and a wedding planner with his future bride, Evelene, all about the same time. Nice job, Leland.
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Vernon Lunn: US Army Air Corps
 The Letter from Dad by Vernon Lunn
Read the poignant letter from Vernon's dad while Vernon was in the Army. Vernon said, "My heart was touched once again as I reread this letter for its concepts so beautifully reflected the life my Father lived, thus, giving it credibility to me in that hour.
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Dave Measell: US Army Air Corps
 By the Faith of My Praying Mother by Dave Measell
Fighter pilot, Dave Measell, landed his P-51 Mustang with his gas tank empty after a very interesting bombing run. Thing is, the tank had a very large hole in it. And nobody flies a 2,000 horse power P-51 for 20 minutes without fuel, unless, of course, you have God and a praying mother on your side. A great story of faith and God's providence.
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Mark Moore: US Army Chaplain
 A Prisoner of the Germans by Chaplain Mark Moore
Chaplain Mark Moore was captured twice in the Battle of the Bulge close to Bastogne, Belgium. On his first capture he could have escaped but chose to stay with his men. He will forever remain in our hearts as friend, hero, preacher of the word, always a smile, lots of energy, a head full of fresh ideas, and the most infectuous laugh you will have ever heard. Read three captivating excerpts from his book.
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Jim Ramsey: US Air Force
 An Air Force Mosaic by Jim Ramsey
It's Not Your Basic Brownie Box Camera by Jim Ramsey
On the Other Side of the Wall by Jim Ramsey
Don't miss these three very good US Air Force stories by Jim Ramsey, retired Senior Master Sgt. The first is of his experience in Thiland, the second he operates a very large camera on Johnston Island in the Pacific, the third is his incredible experience making a trip into East Germany while he was still in the Air Force. Good stuff.
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Jim Smith: US Army
 To Germany with Elvis but Not My Son! by Jim Smith
Seriously, don't read this unless you can stand to have your heart broken. This is a tough story. If you have ever felt alone in the military (and who hasn't) then you will identify with Jim. But he writes it so well and with such grace. Frankly, you won't be able to pass it up, so just jump in and read it.
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Ben Stephenson: US Navy Armed Guard
 My Tour of Duty in the United States Navy by Ben Stephenson
Ben starts with Boot Camp at Farragut, Idaho and ends with writing up his own discharge orders two and a half years later. This is six pdf pages of interesting stories based on the Navy Armed Guard. These guys were the guns and communication on board merchant ships that supplied the military in the Pacific. Wonderful story/journey and good photos.
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Lloyd Taylor: US Army Research
 Our Shaped Up Outfit, Not! by Lloyd Taylor
All you old army guys will enjoy the humor of Lloyd Taylor. Here's this army private who has an earned Ph.D trying to fulfull his draft board oblilgations. This is a fun read; a typically well-written story by Dr. Lloyd. The only scientist I know who has a literary heart. Pass this one up and you've missed a lot!
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Larry Thomas: US Navy Air
 God's Providence at Work by Larry Thomas
Not many guys survive a serious air crash, but Larry did. Read of God's grace and protection, of lost crew and burning plane. It set the stage for Larry and Darlene's call into the ministry. Larry is an over-comer, and you should never pass up a story written by an over-comer.
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J. Paul Turner: US Air Force
 Out on Pad C by J. Paul Turner
An innocent favor to the Air Police gets J. Paul in a heap of trouble, well, at least for a few minutes. False badge, guard dogs, surprised 1st Lt., this is what he gets for volunteering. A fun read.
Or try reading He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best. The captain who thought he could pull a fast one!
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