Tag Archives: Fort Lee VA

What a MESS!

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Marty Ryan

Our Army company was a unit called permanent party, which meant that the company’s headquarters were stationed permanently at Fort Lee.  Most of the companies at Fort Lee, while I was there, were teaching units, and they taught quartermaster and … Continue reading →

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Order Up

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Marty Ryan

In the Army, written formal orders from above can be good; they can be bad.  When you’re not expecting orders, they can be like getting a notice from the Internal Revenue Service, it will make your stomach feel uneasy.  Upon … Continue reading →

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My Worst Friend

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Marty Ryan

We all have our best friends, but have you ever had a “worst friend”.  I know it sounds like a paradox, but hear me out.  I believe most people have experienced a worst friend. When I was stationed in Fort … Continue reading →

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A Pattern Begins to Develop

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Marty Ryan

Prior to graduation from basic training, orders came down from above. Before we were provided with individual orders, a permanent clerk in the company read from a list the MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) and next base assignment for each of … Continue reading →

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