Abraham Arellano: Vietnam-Era Air Force Veteran, Faith & Life Lessons | Living History with Alex

In this episode of Living History with Alex, we sit down with Abraham Arellano, a U.S. Air Force veteran from the Vietnam era.Abraham shares why he joined the Air Force during the draft, hoping to serve while avoiding being sent directly to Vietnam. He talks about basic training in San Antonio, learning to shoot the M16, and how a series of unexpected moments led him to serve stateside instead of being deployed overseas.He also reflects on his time at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida, where he worked with transportation and licensing for government vehicles, as well as his later assignment in England working in the post office system. Along the way, Abraham shares stories about discrimination, faith, meeting his wife, and how service helped shape his independence, values, and future.🌟 Topics Covered:🇺🇸 Joining the Air Force during the Vietnam draft era🎯 Basic training, M16 qualification, and unexpected turns🚗 Working in transportation at Patrick Air Force Base🌎 Service in Florida, Mississippi, and England📦 Military post office work overseas🙏 Faith, family, marriage, and life lessons💡 Advice on following your passion and doing what makes you happyIf you enjoy real stories of service, faith, and personal history, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Living History with Alex.🔔 Stay tuned for more conversations that keep history alive.