I realised today (20 Feb) that 20 years and two days ago is the anniversary of when I joined the Australian Army for the second time. I initially joined, for the first time, some time towards the end of October (or the start of November) 1986. I don't remember that date. I only stayed a couple of years and then returned to being a musician. The only reason I remember the date in 1997 is because It was just after the wedding of two of my friends on St Valentines Day.
I think about my time in the army almost every day. Often it makes me angry or sad. Very rarely do I think about my second term of service with any affection. It was very easy to start with but it ended with everything that I hoped to achieve in my life in ruins.
Not a happy time.
But then things got worse for a while.
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