🔑I joined the US Army Reserve to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War.
🎯Following strict rules and regulations in the army was a challenge for someone like me who values independence and personal freedom.
🌟I had to attend meetings once a month for six years as part of my commitment to the army.
💼I trained as a petroleum storage specialist during my time in the US Army Reserve.
🤪To avoid going to Vietnam, I sought a psychiatrist who would write a letter claiming I was mentally unstable.
Why did you join the US Army Reserve?
—I joined the US Army Reserve to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War.
Was it difficult for you to follow the strict rules and regulations in the army?
—Yes, it was challenging for me as I value independence and personal freedom.
How long did you have to serve in the US Army Reserve?
—I had to attend meetings once a month for six years as part of my commitment to the army.
What was your occupational specialty in the army?
—I trained as a petroleum storage specialist during my time in the US Army Reserve.
How did you avoid going to Vietnam?
—I sought a psychiatrist who would write a letter claiming I was mentally unstable. This allowed me to avoid being deployed to Vietnam.
00:00Introduction: Reflection on a surprising aspect of my past.
00:24Joining the US Army Reserve to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War.
01:00The challenges of following strict rules and regulations in the army.
01:20Commitment to attending monthly meetings for six years.
01:53Training as a petroleum storage specialist in the army.
02:19Seeking a psychiatrist's letter to avoid deployment to Vietnam.
04:07Unexpected consequences and the ultimate end of my time in the US Army Reserve.
07:12Closing remarks and reflection on the experience.
