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I will start form the top.
I had a permenet profile against wearing a helmet for only 30 minutes at a time and then
off for one 30 minutes. This was due to a neck and back injury. This sets the stage.
Aug 11 1990 Ft. Sill OK. 0230 hrs
Our unit went on full alert, we did all of our processing in a 16 hour day. At about 1700 hrs that day I was told I was
non deployable due to my profile. My CSM told me this after talking to the BDE surgeon. He had screened all recorded and a
lot of us were non deployable. The CSM asked me at that time if there was anyway I could go. I told him I would not miss it
for the world.
My MOS was 13C Tacfire Operations SGT.
In that MOS were either good or great(not to many were great).
I was neither I was rated one of the best of the best.
Aug 16 1990 1400 hrs Reynolds Army Hospital.
After having
many X-Rays that day and an examine by my doctor. He said.
Ssg Wilson I have found you non world wide deployable. You
will not go to Desert Shield.
That is a direct order from me. You neck is still very weak. By wearing a helmet for the
length of time you will have to, will worsen our your neck to the point it could break very easily. I will not put your life
at risk.
Yes sir, I understand, but my unit needs me over there I'am a critical person for my unit.
SSG I DONT CARE.
You will not go.
Yes sir.
Take this paperwork to your commander for non deployment.
As I returned to my unit
at 1630hrs for formation the Bn commander and CSM both meet me. Well Sgt what did he say. NO GO Sgt Maj,
As I handed them
the the paperwork.
As they both read the paperwork the CSM just looked at me and shook head. What the hell are we going
to do here. Dont worry Sgt.Maj.
Come hell or high water I'm going. You and the commander just worry about getting the
battalion ready to go, I'll take care of the rest.
21 Aug 1990 1500hrs Reynolds Army Hospital.
Nurse is my doctor
in.(I wont give names).
No he left for Desert Shield Yesterday to set up a MASH unit. Well can I see a doctor.
Well
all we have are NG doctors right now. That will be fine. 15 Mikes later in an examine room.
Yes Sgt what can I do for
you.
Well Dr.blank told me to come back today so he could sign my paperwork to release me to go to desert shield. Well
what's wrong with you. I told him what was wrong and that I was feeling better and my neck was not hurting. Are you sure he
told you that. Yes sir. Ok I'll be right back. After 10 mikes he returned with my paperwork. Signed sealed and delivered.
I went to DS/S.
What my unit did.
3252 rds of 155mm fired.
No loss of life or equipment.
Gs
to 1st ID for breaching Ops
Gs to 1st AD to fight the RGFC
Average time we were ready to fire 4:21 Secs.
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" The Veteran "
Today I was reminded of
what time could not erase
As I walked through the
halls I felt
a sadness in this place
A building filled with history
our books will never see
Their
stories are the pages locked
inside their memory
It's one of many you will find
that's scattered everywhere
These people come here hoping to
receive the proper care
I saw a few in wheelchairs and
so many used
a cane
Some walked just fine but in their eyes
was where I saw the pain
These Heroes have been marked for
life
all here surrounding me
They've shed their blood while other's died
to keep this country free
I
still remember stories of
a war my dad went through
Each one was told with Army Pride
he called it "World
War II"
And later "The Korean War"
forced troops to say good-bye
Because Korea's North and
South
could not see eye to eye
Then "Viet Nam" decided to
raise up it's ugly head
Like
all the wars, the damage left
so many people dead
When troops came home they had to face
another kind
of war
A "War of Words" that added wounds
as if they needed more
The latest war was televised
for all the world to see
Called "Operation Desert Storm"
performed so perfectly
This war
had ended quickly but
our troops cannot forget
They're constantly reminded that
the "Storm's"
not over yet
These wars do not discriminate
religion, sex or race
The bombs, grenades and poison gas
take lives we can't replace
And weapons don't have boundaries
they claim what's in their way
What will it
take to stop these wars
right here, right now, today
Our troops are thought so highly of
when they are
called to war
But when it's over they are not
remembered anymore
And what about the one's still lost
are they forgotten too?
Is anyone still searching for
the one's who fought for you
These men and women suffer
more
than you will ever know
When war is over they still fight
a war that doesn't show
Each one deserves
the very best
for what they have been through
Your proof is V. A. Hospitals
I'm sure there's one near
you
We all want Peace and Harmony
but something's always wrong
These buildings might become extinct
if we could get along
My husband fought the last two wars
which stole the heart he had
He wears that look
of war abuse
just like my precious dad
I don't have all the answers but
I know one thing for sure
The
anger has to leave before
a healing can occur
America is free because
of Veterans today
And more of
them still yet to come
will also have to pay
So when you exercise your rights
remember Why you can
You
see, I can't forget because
I am "The Veteran"
©By: Freda H. Babinski 9-2-97
I dedicate this to every Veteran, past,
present and future. "God Bless You"
Thank You,
Freda.
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