When and why did you decide to join the military and where were you located when you made this decision?

1967 when I was 17, in Queens

Where did you serve during your time in uniform?

Paris Island, Tennessee, NC, Caribbean, Vietnam.

What were some of your key memories during your time of service? 

Good friends, and very bad memories too - death of friends in combat.

What is an important value that you took away from your military experience? 

I couldn't say

 What advice would you give someone interested in joining the military? 

I wouldn't tell them yes or no. Do what's in your heart.