Michael Ness:
CLASS OF 1987
Astoria High SchoolClass of 1987
Astoria, OR
Michael's Story
Military
Spent 9 years in the Army....Best time of my life!
Basic/AIT in Ft Jackson, SC
Fort Lewis, Wa. 88-93
209th Support Battalion
3/9 Aviation Squadron
9th Chemical Company
Desert Sheild / Desert Storm
9th Chemical Company
199th Seperate Infantry Brigade
2nd Armored Calvary Regiment
Fort Polk, Louisiana 93-95
87th Chemical Company
Fort Riley, Kansas 95-96
3/9 Armor Battalion
Every minute in the Army was the best minute of my life (Well not every second of Basic). It was hard being away from my family at times however when you do something you love, there's no better feeling in the world. During the day to day and traini...Expand for more
ng exercises I still find the times away to be some of the best: Fighting forest fires in Oregon (Fab Four!) and being in Desert Storm. During D. Sheild/Storm I realized that I was in for a bigger reason than for myself. I have the utmost respect for everyone in the service before and after me who is there because they feel it's the right thing to do. (Serve your Country regardless of personal beliefs) Still after being out for 10 years I remember everything about what I did, I still think I could go back today and pick up where I left off. Eventually I let go of that part of my life so my wonderful wife and kids could be closer to our families.
A Side Note: The last time I saluted the Flag in uniform I cried. July 6 1986
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