As a college Students at East Stroudsburg University I was recruited as an 11B infantry soldier…read more While I originally joined to help me pay for college, the experience was like none other. The pride and the respect, given and earned, change my life. I learned so much more than shooting a rifle. The experience allowed me to communicate, listen, live on my own, deal with others in a respectful way and honor and sever our wonderful country. I was very prepared before I went in to basic training, so I actually enjoyed it. I wanted to make sure I was prepared so I trained doing push ups and sit ups as well as running. This was enough to allow me to succeed. The members became great friend. I miss them all. Enjoy the Photos below, as they are from my experience in 1982-86.

Tobyhanna Army Depot is the largest, full-service electronics maintenance facility in the…read moreDepartment of Defense (DoD). The depot's mission is total sustainment, including design, manufacture, repair and overhaul of hundreds of electronic systems. TYAD is DoD's recognized leader in the areas of automated test equipment, systems integration, and downsizing of electronics systems. The Army has designated Tobyhanna as its Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for communications involving electronics, radar, and missile guidance and control. The Air Force has designated Tobyhanna as its Technical Source of Repair for command, control, communications and intelligence systems.

Best kept Army secret. Wanted to take a trip out to PA and didn't want to drive back so I stayed at…read morethe Tobyhanna Depot. It was a delight to have such a spacious one bedroom apartment style lodging and the cost was around $70. Where can you get such a deal these days? It was quiet and the post itself is very beautiful. Pocono mountains and Casino are not too far away and Hersey park isn't too far of a drive either. Definitely worth staying here.

This spot is among my favorite hangouts. While there are usually a few people around, there's ample…read morespace to move about comfortably. Plus, the views here are simply breathtaking.

Recently took a day trip to the Delaware Water Gap. It's a nice drive to take during the fall…read moreseason with all the leaves changing. TIP: Tolls for the bridge are only west bound when driving from NJ to PA. You can use EZ-pass. And there's a Welcome Center where you can stop after you cross into Pennsylvania.

Beautiful tour this morning of the historic Rutherfurd Hall. Easily accessible off Route 80 [exit…read more19) in Allamuchy, NJ. Well preserved and run by a friendly staff with Joan Salvas (local historian and a great tour guide). They are planning a series of jazz concerts thru the spring, which should be interesting. The venue is also open for private parties and as a wedding venue.

Rutherfurd Hall is an amazing cultural center with an amazing historical story…read more This tutor-style house was designed by Whitney Warren, who later won the bid to design Grand Central Terminal. The landscape of the grounds were also designed by the Olmsted Brothers who became famous for designing/landscaping many of today's national parks. The Rutherfurd family lived here as early as the mid-eighteenth century, and over their families time here hosted many famous titans of industry and even future American presidents. There's a really fun/interesting story about FDR and Alice Morton. Later, Rutherfurd Hall was donated to the church and used as a type of retirement home for the nuns. Rutherfurd Hall is now owned by the Allamuchy School District who does a great job utilizing it to maintain this beautiful structure. If you go on a Wednesday, you'll be able to receive a tour through the beautiful home. Their tour guides are absolutely fantastic and know so much of the history so thoroughly it is really impressive. Rutherfurd Hall does weddings on it's own, but a local venue David's Country Inn also holds wedding ceremonies on the grounds. I'll be having my ceremony at Rutherfurd Hall and could not be more excited!