United States Armed Forces Veterans talked about their time in the military, on November 9 in Clinton.
Asked just prior to the National Veteran’s Day events, Army vets highlighted their memories.
“My nickname was General,” said Specialist 4th Class Leroy Goodwin. “My M.O.S. was 55 Bravo.”
Charged with ammunition supply logistics, Goodwin procured ordinance for small arms and artillery.
“I supplied shells for 175 howitzers, 50 caliber machine guns and M-16’s,” Goodwin said. “I served in Germany during the Vietnam war.”
Goodwin served from 1963-1966 and remembers the discipline well.
“That respect is lacking in our society now,” Goodwin said. “I let my life (discipline & respect) speak for me.”
Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran Jaime Tabone was a linguist.
“I spoke Farsi and Portuguese,” said Staff Sgt. Tabone. “My M.O.S. was 19 Delta.”
Tabone asked not to talk about his experiences in the Middle East. But the 10-year Army Veteran said a lot about his time in South America.
“I served in Peru,” Tabone said. “I loved the culture there. The food was amazing.”
The Sergeant said the countryside was especially beautiful.
“Peru has a mountainous area and a desert,” Tabone said. “I had never heard about a desert in South America.”
Heavy equipment work was the specialty of 21-year retired Sgt. 1st Class Wade Bratten.
“I worked on tank tracks and big truck tires,” said Bratten. “I served two tours in Germany.”
Serving from 1973-1994, Bratten almost went to the Middle East.
“My Colonel said he needed me too much,” Bratten said. “My M.O.S. was 63 Hotel.”
The Army Sergeant got to see some country during his military service.
“I served a tour in Korea,” he said. “I was in several places in Colorado and Georgia.”
Bratten said he is proud of his military service but worries about America.
“I love my country,” Bratten said. “But my government scares me to death.”
Veterans have several events they can attend at the Clinton Schools.
“We have assemblies at the high and middle schools,” said district spokesperson Angie Lawson. “The JROTC puts them on.”
Times are 9-11 a.m. on November 11 at the Clinton High School. Middle School is 2-3 p.m., also on November 11.
Veterans in need of socks can get free pairs at the Shoe Sensation on the square in Clinton.
“We have 250 pair available for needy Veterans,” said Sara Young.
The store owner hopes to have 5,000 pairs of socks available in the future.
“We sell them for 20 percent off for people wanting to donate,” Young said. “We also accept walk-in sock donations.”
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