My father was in the Army in the 1920s era.
All my uncles (seven) served in World War II, i.e., Army, Marines, Navy, Army/Air Corps, from pvt. to two-star general (great uncle). One second cousin was on USS Arizona when it went down at Pearl Harbor.
On to Korea, more were still serving for a career, i.e., my brother and I went in the service for a long career as well as three cousins.
On to Vietnam, as we still have family members serving into the 1970s. The 80s, 90s and up above 2000. The second line nephews served in Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, at least five, and now in the 2013 era several great-nephews have gone into the Army and Air Force to continue service to our great nation.
I hope you read this and share.
Larry Swope (retired) (disabled), U.S. Army