30 years ago today I started Army Basic training to escape poverty and provide a new life for my then 4 month old daughter. I didn’t get to travel the world. 30 years later I still have a hard time walking on grass, my knees creak, I am immune to ibuprofen and I still say “ALPHA” and “ROMEO” when spelling things over the phone. When push came to shove during live rounds flying by me at Towle stadium in 1995, I didn’t panic, I didn’t hesitate, I used my body as a shield to protect my new soldier and got him off the field. I ran back onto the field to grab one more. I bled, I sweated, I succeeded and failed many times. I understand the importance of mental health awareness and promote seeking help. It is not weakness to be vulnerable. Here’s to Army life. 02/04/1994! #usarmy #bobandelliothismustache #lorax #escanor #shirohige #whitebeard #mustache #lencio #redlegzeff #handlebarmustache #beardcare #mustachewax #asterix #cptprice #onceler #braum #onepiece #goldroger #woodywoodpecker #bolinhadegolfe #unclepecos #foryoupage #fypシ #fyp #fypforyou #fypage #rdr2 #FriedrichNietzsche If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 any time day or night, or chat online. Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention