Andrew Hutcheson:  

Military Went to Army Infantry Boot camp on 15 July 86. Assigned to 101st Airborne division. Earned my wings and quickly rose through the ranks to Corporal. Became a squad leader in the 81mm Mortar platoon. Received orders to W. Germany in Feb 88. Assigned to 2nd Armored Division FWD. Located at Garlstedt in Northern W.Germany. Travled greatly across Europe and attended multiple trainings for the Army. Watched as the wall came down from behind a .50 cal machine gun staring at an E. German soldier doing the same. Made Sgt. and then left Germany for the 101st again in July 90. Was on the rapid deployment force when Kuwait was invaded. Landed in Saudi Arabia in Sept. 1990. Moved forward to the Iraqi border 3 days later. Was on the 4th Helicopter to land in Iraq when the war kicked off. Had a few days of battle then we came home in April 91. Sent to more schools for the infantry, then off to Alaska. Stationed at Ft. W...Expand for more