Drafted and spit on in an airport. …..today’s Army personnel have no idea how good they have it for their service to be viewed so honored. Upon completing an MSEE degree, the notice to report to my induction center in Florida arrived (36). What followed was two years of carrying an M16, and an honorable discharge as a SP4. I was fortunate and the experiences that time period brought to my life resulted in the following years being productive and positive. Only over time have I come to truly understand what a profound effect the random number of that draft actually had on my life as well as many others.
