I was in the National Guard from 87-93. I was in a Combat Heavy Engineering Unit. We built MSR's (roads), construction and so on. My unit got activated for DS1 in the early 90's for 7 months and I spent 4 in Saudi. However, I never thought our unit would get called. At the time, it sucked because I wanting to finish college but afterwards I felt differently. Also, the nice part about getting activated being in the guard is that you get the "Veteran Status". I used the VA load when I bought my 1st house while living in Houston years ago. Also, when you are in the guard (while in college) you get the school paid for, GI Bill, drill check, plus student loan repayments. If you serve in the guard and never get activated for duty you are not a VET.....go figure. I usually see our old Batallion Commander in the newspapers since he is now the head General of the guard.....Bennett Landreneau....
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