Specialist John Dorman joined the U.S. Army in 1973 despite his mother's objections. He had been interested in the military since childhood after seeing news clips of the Vietnam War. Dorman took pride in finishing his military career as a Medical Specialist with the 801st General Hospital at Fort Sheridan. He has no regrets about his decision to serve.

1. Specialist John Dorman
in 1973 when I told my mother I have decided to join
the U.S. Army
“My mother was so upset at me. But it was
something that I felt I needed to do. I was attracted
to the military having grown up during the Vietnam
War and seeing news clips of the war on TV. I have
no regrets. In fact, one of my proudest
accomplishments is finishing my military career as a
Medical Specialist with the 801st General Hospital at
Fort Sheridan…

2. Rosalina Rosa Dorman and Specialist John Dorman at Fort Sheridan

9. Thank a Veteran for Your
Freedom
It’s a bitter pill to swallow, upon returning to the great USA , we
the veterans are immersed in a largely unsupportive social
environment where few have any real understanding or empathy
for what it is like to risking our life every day, and watching our
friends and colleagues die, without much value being placed on
that sacrifice,, by our fellow citizens .I can sadly remember the
Jane Fonda era,we were called baby killers then

10. Specialist John Dorman
3rd.Army Germany
• Assigned to the
• 1/15 Inf.Div.
America ’s soldiers deserve your
heart-felt thanks and support

11. Specialist John Dorman in
Wurzburg Germany 1975

14. Germany

15. Vietnam

16. Freedom is not free

17. In honor of our Soldiers
In every war The United States has fought, our
brave soldiers has always answered duty’s
call of commitment and bravery
• In every war The United commitment and bravery. States has
fought, our brave soldiers has always answered duty’s call of
John

19. American Pride
• The American Soldier has made so many
sacrifices in the past to create a better and
brighter future for us all. By seeing a
service member wearing a proud military
medal, it shows the highlights of their
career. This is what drives some of us to
join the military and serve our country as a
proud and honorable troop.

26. In order to be successful in
the Army, you must learn to
work as a team, and you
must learn to be a good
leader. I enjoy working as a
team, and I enjoy being a
leader. When you
accomplish a mission, it is
such a wonderful feeling, and
you feel so proud to be a part
of the Army

30. Making the decision to
join the military can be a
difficult one, looking back
on 15 plus years of
service in the United
States Army; I hope to
inspire young men and
women considering a
career in the Armed
Forces with reflections on
my career to this point.
“War is an ugly thing, but
not the ugliest of things.
Being exploited by your
siblings is much worse.

32. My name is Specialist Dorman and I am a member of the Greatest Fighting Army in the
world today. I have served in numerous locations throughout the world including; Nam,
Georgia, Germany, New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Louisiana. I am married and
have 2 wonderful kids. I am currently retired and living la vida loco in the Caribbean

35. My Time In The Army Has Been Very Rewarding

36. John Dorman Living a Legacy

37. • The Army Has Provided Multiple Opportuni
The Army Has Provided Multipl

39. I grew up in the small town of
Vieux Fort ,Saint Lucia and never
thought I would join the military,
much less end up going to
college. The army experience has
been great. While there are
numerous recruiting videos
showing all the benefits that the
Army can provide you, the Army
has truly provided me with
opportunities that I would have
never imagined. Educationally, the
Army allowed me the opportunity
to earn a college Education that
paid dividends for me.

42. Proud to be an American
As a teenager I can remember these words, "Ask not what your country can do for you,
ask what you can do for your country..." Long before I knew who I was I felt I owed
something to this great nation. Born in Vieux Fort St. Lucia, under unusual conditions,
exploited somehow by my brother Jack, Fatherless and semi-motherless at the time .In
1973 America was seeking for a few brave men to defend the American way of life .In a
New York second I joined the Army. The Army instilled in me pride, honor, and value
Here I enjoyed the freedoms and security uncommon in my native country. I completed
college ,invested wisely in America made a small fortune currently am basking in
paradise Saint Lucia. .God Bless America

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Army Strong Through the Army Values

62. I'm Proud of My Service, To my country

65. The U.S. Army: Opportunity for a Dynamic Life
Of all occupations available to the American public, the U.S. Army provides
one of the most dynamic opportunities to live, learn, and lead

68. My Qualification Bars