Drafted into the Military During the Vietnam War Era

This chapter recounts the speaker's personal experience of being drafted during the Vietnam War era, shedding light on the fear and uncertainty faced by young males at that time. It explores how the removal of draft deferments in August 1965 made many eligible for the draft, including the speaker who was on the brink of getting married. The chapter follows the speaker's journey of receiving a draft notice, navigating interactions with the draft board, and ultimately finding a way into an army reserve unit.