Comment from Commando

Exceptional

I related well with your story, Patty and just loved it. I did 3-years A.F. Recruiting Duty in Panama City, Florida. Within that period of time, I recruited 217 ladies. However, none of them were "Full of it," like you were. I almost couldn't stop laughing. I coin the phrase, "Call a spade a spade!" Last class of WAC's, huh? If this photo is of you, "Hello, Herrell," it is an honor. Beautiful then, "Beautiful now!" Are you planning on writing another chapter/part? Your writing is crystal clear! No mistaking your message.

Respectfully,
Bill

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Hi Bill; As always, thank you for your time to read and review this piece. Yes, that's a picture of 19-year-old me when I was stationed in Germany, I AM planning to write another part and get the part about basic training done, and then depending on how well that is received, I might just keep going. Thanks for your comments and encouraging words,
~patty~

reply by Commando on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks for writing your story for all of us.
Bill

Comment from apky

Good

This was entertaining for me although I began to read thinking it was your memoirs. So a little sigh on my part. Which brings in the next point - that you should perhaps endeavour to write something based on your time in the army. There must be tons of adventures right there.

Whatever you decide, good luck. Maybe we could echange thoughts.

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 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thank you for reading and reviewing. I've received so much encouragement to continue this as a saga, I've decided to put together a series of military stories to share. I'm glad you liked it.
~patty~

reply by apky on 24-Feb-2017

You should, Patty.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Thank you for your service!

I enjoyed your story. You did a great job expressing yourself. I liked the part about going first class which would spoil you for next time.

Your picture is great. I am happy that you found what you were looking for by joining the army.

Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thank you for your time to read and review. A lot of the men writers were sharing the tales of their time in the military and I felt compelled to get the word out about 'mommas in combat boots!'
It was a fun write and I had a good time reflecting on those days over 40 years ago.
~patty~

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

And so you should be proud my friend I bet you have many good memories of when you served most of us don't get to have this type of adventure in our lives thank you for sharing regards Jill

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks, as always for reading and reviewing. A few of the men writers were writing about their military experiences, and I simply HAD to put my story out there! It was a fun write, and I loved taking the trip down memory lane,
~patty~

Comment from doggymad

Excellent

I can feel a great collection of stories in the making here.

Here in Ireland women in the Army were largely confined to desk duty, thankfully that has changed.

Looking forward to the next instalment already

hugs

Freda

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thank you for reading and reviewing. I would love to expand this piece into a novel about women in the service. I just need to think more about how to approach it.
Come along and join me on the journey!
~patty~

reply by doggymad on 23-Feb-2017

with pleasure will be a change from men bragging about their equipment lol
hugs

Freda

Comment from Thesis

Excellent

Your writing shows the emotion and reasons you had for joining the Army. Your resolve to go despite your mother's tears, set you in the mood for what was to come. It's apparent you wanted out of Jersey at all costs, taking any assignment , when you could have had your pick. Thanks for sharing, and for your service.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thank you for your time to read and review. My time in the military was good, but getting out of Jersey was its own blessing. I've only lived there for a few months since I was discharged and I've spent most of my adult life living on the west coast -somewhere I dreamed of in high school. I appreciate your comments,
~patty~

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This is interesting to find out about you. I was in the Army too, and if you know my story, I was raped and became pregnant while in basic training at Ft. McClellan in Anniston, Alabama. I serve for only 12 weeks before my discharge. Back then if a woman became pregnant she was discharged. My life story was made into a radio drama called Unshackled. It can be heard by googling Patricia Lawrence/ unshackled. It is a 2 part program #'s 3325 and 3326

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Hi Pat; I'm so sorry to hear about your time in the military. I went to Ft McClellan, too. I was there from October of 1976 until December 16,1976. It must have been discouraging to have gone through the trials of getting in, and having a horrific incident change the course of your life. Did you keep the baby? Somethings turn out to be blessings in disguise.
Thanks for sharing with me,
~patty~

reply by patcelaw on 23-Feb-2017

Patty, I did not keep my son, because my family wanted me to abort him, and that was something I could not do. I gave him up for adoption and when he was 35 years old I located him. While I was pregnant with him, my own mother tried unsuccessfully to take my life. When I told him why I had placed him for adoption he thanked me for not aborting him. That is why I gave you the information to hear my story done as a radio drama.

Comment from Fridayauthor

Excellent

Than you for sharing this time of you life and thank you for serving. It was a brave thing you did, and you have a right to be proud. My grand daughter went to Iraq at age eighteen and he military police training helped her to attain a position in law enforcement, in New Jersey.

Thank you for a great posting.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thank you for reading and reviewing. Tell your granddaughter 'thanks for her service.' I'm glad your training in the military helped her to get onto local enforcement
~patty~

Comment from Mabaker

Excellent

Oh these short and sweet pieces might be wonderful but they're hell to review. LOL. So where do I start. It was very well written, but if you weren't constrained by a contest or such, why did you stop there? I was just getting interested and you stopped. It had so much promise, so write another chapter length and tell us about your antics you must have gotten up to.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thank you for reading and reviewing. I DO plan to continue the story, but I felt this was a good place to stop. My tale of Basic training is quite entertaining and I thought it might be better told as part II.

~patty~

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That must have been nice. What trade did you learn in the end? And did it help you when you came out of the army? Loved learning more about you, I hope you have a plaque saying you are one of the last WACs! :) Sandra xx

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2017

Thanks, as always, for reading and reviewing. I'm proud of having served, and this is a good memory. I plan to continue the story over a few more installments, so you will find out!
~patty~

reply by Sandra Stoner-Mitchell on 23-Feb-2017

I will watch out for them. :)