by ronde
5 stars. I spent seven years growing near Ft. Hood and about eight more later near bases in the San Antonio area, so I have an appreciation for some of the interesting stories that kids were supposed to hear. That’s why this one sounded a little like one of those and brought back a few memories fro the 60s and 70s. Thanks
A nice story, typical ronde and a great ending, amusing and a little tearful over the nostalgia. 5⛤
Easy read with no surprises. I would have preferred more dialogue, especially in the first half, but the last few paragraphs ended strong. 4.3*
Great story and being a vet of that area I can easy relate I met my first wife while in the service and we traveled from New Your state to Texas. I should try to write about our adventure in meeting and time in the Service. Keep writing and keep up the good work. M Malibu was a 68 Charger.
Uplifting and sweet. And well written. And a great change from the usual fate of soldiers coming home.
More please.
MLJ
Ha we were at Graf in ‘68 for tank gunnery. Sun morning bout 0730 woke up to a lot noise and girls voices. About 20 of us in a old wooden barracks. Two young ladies had accessed the room. Language barrier and a pissedoff staff E6 resulted in the ladies eviction. It could happen.
Took a long time to get to the punchline but it was worth it. I thought it was a little dry until those last two paragraphs well the cleverness of the tale became apparent.
This one is another fine story with a sweet plot and likable, believable characters. I’m a fan!
Thank you for writing and thank you for sharing your work.
What a pleasant fun story. The plot wasn't off the wall, but I sort of liked the characters and without any traumatic incident it just cruised to a finish. 4* Well worth reading.
Great story very close to home.
Served three years in the Army. One year in alabama
for school then two yearz in Germany (1967-70) in a headquarters battery serving four HAWK ( homing-all-the-way-killer)) missile sites. You were spot on!
Keep writing.,
Sargt J