Brian Becker recalls time spent in Vietnam

For Brian Becker, college was a confusing time. He was in school for two years, and soon realized it was not for him. He knew what would happen if he dropped out — he would be drafted.

“I kind of wanted some choices,” Becker said about enlisting into the Army. “As a draftee, they might do anything with you.”

After singing up, Becker was sent to Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri.

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