The Letters: Dan White's Complete Letters
Advanced Individual Training (AIT): July 9, 1972--March, 1973
Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas
3rd Enlisted Student Battery
76. Dan White
[Postmarked August 14, 1972, from Co-C 3rd Sch Bde, Ft. Gordon, GA]
John,
What's happening brother head! How ya doing out there in Texas? Got your letter bout a week ago and decided to return the blessing. Ft. Bliss sounds like a far out joint. I'm glad you like it. We're out in the middle of Georgia. This post and this whole state is screwed to the bone. We have it real easy like yourself but I still don't dig it. Maci and Marz are in my room. Maci and I got stoned last night. It was sweet as ever. I've got about six more weeks here. Then I'll go wherever they decide they want me. All I do is type most of the day and then a few classes between typing classes. Not hard at all. I've been home about three times and that is always nice. Say, tell Austin Dan said "High."
I'm about 900 miles away from home so it is in driving distance. I'm gonna drive home next weekend. I guess I'll have to stay here this weekend. We're going to a Bloodrock concert in two weeks. That'll be nice.
I'll bet Mexico is really nice. I'd like to see it sometime. You guys are really a long way from home though. Do you make it home much? I found out what a round trip ticket from Germany costs. $500. Wow, I guess if I go over there I won't be coming home.
Well buddy! Write back and let me know how Sam's treating you. Be cool and don't let them screw you over.
Your Pal,Dan
FTA ARMY SUCKS!!