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Comment by Ronald M Moore on October 19, 2009 at 1:00pm

I served in U S ARMY from 74 to 77. I took basic training at Fort Jackson SC. I did 16 months at Fort Benning GA, and 14 months in Barbenhauesn Garmany. I had a good time, but I couldnt wait to get out. Lol (70)

Comment by Robert E. Brooks on October 6, 2009 at 5:49pm

I went in the Marines the next week after I graduated. I served in Viet Nam and was In Force Recon . I was then station aboard a ship

Comment by JOE LEWIS on September 4, 2009 at 7:46am

My family and I have been in the Maine Corps for the past 24 years. it has been great. From the East Coast, west Coast and Japan, we have been there. This is to All the Melrose Alumnist who have served. Thanks and God Bless Always.

Joe Lewis, MGySgt,USMC , Class of "80"

Comment by Robert E. Brooks on September 2, 2009 at 6:21pm

U.S. Marine Corps

Comment by Raymond Jefferson on August 31, 2009 at 11:09pm

I graduated from Melrose in May 1974, in July of 1974 I enlisted in the U.S. Navy with two other Melrose Golden Wildcats. After Bootcamp two us was sent to different duty stations and one decided to get out. My first assignment was on board the USS Horne CG-30, Flag Ship for the Navys second Black Admiral, Gerald Thomas. This afforded me the opportunity to visit twelve (12) different countries. In 1975 on board the USS Horne I was meritoriouly promoted to Postal Clerk Third Class. In July of 1976, I was assigned as Accountable Postal clerk on Board the USS Halsey CG-23 , while on board the USS Halsey I was promoted to Postal Clerk second class and two years later I decided to end my enlistment.

Comment by Martel D. Edwards on August 21, 2009 at 6:15am

I graduated from Melrose in May 1990, went active duty in the Navy and served 8 great years and enjoyed my tours on the West Coast.

Comment by Angie Quinn-Clark on August 18, 2009 at 11:39pm

I graduated from Melrose in May 1986, moved to Houston Tx for a few years and later joined the Army on 3 Mar 94. My duty station include Fort Jackson, Fort Lee, Fort Hood, Balmholder Germany, Fort Meade Maryland, The Pentagon, Camp Red Cloud Korea, Fort Eustis Virginia and I am presently stationed at Fort Campbell Kentucky. I have been deployed twice and I will be deploying to Afghanistan for 12 months. I have enjoyed my time in the military.

Comment by Roy Gunn on August 16, 2009 at 6:45pm

I graduated from Melrose in May 1970, went on active duty in August (Army). I worked on Chaparell and Vulcan missile systems. My duty stations were Fort Polk, LA,Redstone Arsenal, AL , Camp Casey Korea, and Fort Campbell,Ky. My time is the military was great. I would have liked to stay in but Vietnam was hot at the time.

Comment by CANDANCE GOLDEN on August 2, 2009 at 5:58pm

Hey Eric this is Candance, I wish I would of got to see you when I was home, in June, tell Felicia, I said hello.

Comment by ERIC FAULKNER on July 17, 2009 at 2:42am

1987 until present Currently serving in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman Master Chief Petty Officer. Most of my time serving in the Navy has been with the motivated United States Marines. It has been a great 22 years so far and I am enjoying every minute of it even with tours to Iraq and Afghan.

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