Family Poems and Stories 2010-2017
Viewing comments for Chapter 21 "Last of the WACs"...musings on us
45 total reviews
Comment from Zue65
You are such a pretty WAC, and I salute women who served well their country. I enjoyed reading your experience as a member of the military. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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You are such a pretty WAC, and I salute women who served well their country. I enjoyed reading your experience as a member of the military. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Thank you, as always, for reading and reviewing. Your comments are very much appreciated.
~patty~
Comment from Jackarrie
HI
I enjoyed reading your story, I can see how proud you are of having the experience of being one of the last WACS, before they changed it to Women in the army. I bet your Mum was proud of you.
Well done
Mary
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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HI
I enjoyed reading your story, I can see how proud you are of having the experience of being one of the last WACS, before they changed it to Women in the army. I bet your Mum was proud of you.
Well done
Mary
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Thank you, as always, for reading and reviewing. Your comments are very much appreciated.
~patty~
Comment from c_lucas
Women have the right to join any form of the military. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Women have the right to join any form of the military. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very interesting read.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Thank you, as always, for reading and reviewing. Your comments are very much appreciated.
~patty~
Comment from Sis Cat
Wow: 'last of the WACs.' That is historical and important. These are fond memories of your induction into service for your country. One thing that impressed me about your essay is your desire to get out of Dodge. As you write:
"My mom's tears didn't affect me as I got into his car and prepared for the first big adventure of my life."
You told your story in a quick manner which was compelling.
Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for your service to your country.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Wow: 'last of the WACs.' That is historical and important. These are fond memories of your induction into service for your country. One thing that impressed me about your essay is your desire to get out of Dodge. As you write:
"My mom's tears didn't affect me as I got into his car and prepared for the first big adventure of my life."
You told your story in a quick manner which was compelling.
Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for your service to your country.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Thank you, as always, for reading and reviewing. Your comments are very much appreciated.
~patty~
Comment from valmay
I really enjoyed reading your reasons for joining the American Army and would love to read about some of those great memories in the future. Thank you sharing so honestly. Amazing looking back how grown up we believed we were at seventeen.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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I really enjoyed reading your reasons for joining the American Army and would love to read about some of those great memories in the future. Thank you sharing so honestly. Amazing looking back how grown up we believed we were at seventeen.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Thank you, as always, for reading and reviewing. Your comments are very much appreciated.
~patty~
Comment from LIJ Red
Army outfits, Navy ships, all have unit loyalty. To be just another face in a crowd
steals something from a trooper. My shorebased Navy rating moved people from
base to base as individuals. It paid high, but had no devoted members...no teams.
Sad. Excellent memoir.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Army outfits, Navy ships, all have unit loyalty. To be just another face in a crowd
steals something from a trooper. My shorebased Navy rating moved people from
base to base as individuals. It paid high, but had no devoted members...no teams.
Sad. Excellent memoir.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing,
~patty~
Comment from Heidi M
The brave things we do in our youth! I'm sure it was a good move for you to enlist, even though it was bound to be challenging. Thank you for the time you spent serving in our military.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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The brave things we do in our youth! I'm sure it was a good move for you to enlist, even though it was bound to be challenging. Thank you for the time you spent serving in our military.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. Joining the military is a decision I never regretted.
~patty~
Comment from Bill Schott
It seems funny now, that so many women had to be given specific jobs and were denied others. It may well be that they didn't want those combat or heavy equipment roles, but that's not the same as automatically disqualified. Your story is well formed and has the tone and voice of someone wanting to break away and start adulthood. Good read.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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It seems funny now, that so many women had to be given specific jobs and were denied others. It may well be that they didn't want those combat or heavy equipment roles, but that's not the same as automatically disqualified. Your story is well formed and has the tone and voice of someone wanting to break away and start adulthood. Good read.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Thank you for your time to read and review. Yes, it is sad that in 1976 women were only allowed to serve in a few jobs. My daughter is in the Air Force now, and there are still some jobs denied to 'the girls.' I appreciate your comments!
~patty~
Comment from Kooky Clown
I enjoyed reading this and I am now presuming that it is going to continue otherwise I am going to be disappointed as you have wet my appetite and I want to read more so please do not disappoint me.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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I enjoyed reading this and I am now presuming that it is going to continue otherwise I am going to be disappointed as you have wet my appetite and I want to read more so please do not disappoint me.
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. This was a fun piece to write, and I'm thinking of continuing a series of my adventures in the Army. Your kind words are appreciated.
~patty~
Comment from William Ross
Nice, I joined the Marines in 1978, I can see it as a proud thing to be the last of the WACs. Did well on the writing,i see nothing wrong, looks and reads well. thanks for the share and have a great day
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Nice, I joined the Marines in 1978, I can see it as a proud thing to be the last of the WACs. Did well on the writing,i see nothing wrong, looks and reads well. thanks for the share and have a great day
Comment Written 24-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2017
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. This was a fun piece to write, and I'm thinking of continuing a series of my adventures in the Army. Your kind words are appreciated.
~patty~
