When we were young, Ginger and I had a great neighbor named Guy Harris. He was a retired Army Master Sergeant. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam War. His last job […]
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Calling roll….. An essay by William Marshall
Have you ever had to call roll? Take attendance? You call the persons name, they say “present” or “here.” If they don’t make a response, no big deal, mark them accordingly and just move on. […]
Saturday Cartoons……. An essay by William Marshall
A buddy of mine was telling me a story last night. We were reminiscing over an adult beverage and having what I call, “Story Time.” Chris tells me about how he used to love Saturday […]
I love you; I just don’t know how to show you……. An essay by William Marshall
There isn’t a single person in this world that I don’t love. Love seems to come easy. I love everyone. I do. I watched my Granny B do it. I learned from the best. Even if […]
Dove hunting with the master…….. An essay by William Marshall
Fort Bliss, TX is on the border with Mexico. One of the major flight paths for the migratory game bird, the dove. The mourning dove, the White Wing dove, the Euro-asian dove. They all flew right […]
I Pray….. An essay by William Marshall
The song seems to whistle in the back of your head somehow. Like an ever-constant beat and melody. It was installed into our operating system before birth. No matter who you are or where you’re […]
Pizza Bones!………. An essay by William Marshall
I was a TURD. Rob Maggott told me that’s what I would be called. Trainee Under Rigorous Development. You see, the Army loves ACRONYMS. I found myself trying out for one of the most prestigious […]
The Cattleman’s Incident………… An essay by William Marshall
Ever been kicked out of a restaurant? I can’t say that I have, except for this one time. Third Battalion, Fourth Air Defense Artillery, 82d Airborne Division, 18th Airborne Corps had some unique capabilities. It […]
Who’s the baddest……… An essay by William Marshall
He had been drinking Coors Light and telling stories the whole night with a big smile. Somehow the two of us bumped into each other out at Bliss and I actually got a chance to […]
The smoke pot plan……. An essay by William Marshall
Win. The Army is really about winning. If you are not winning, at least against the enemy, then you are, well, losing. If you are a leader, trying to win and keep your Soldiers alive […]