Galen proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1974. Galen entered the Army in April of 1968. He served 3 years in the regular Army. After Basic Training, he trained at Fort Eustis VA for Aircraft Electrician and instrument technition. Galen served in Vietnam for 11 months 28 days with the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Battallion USAAVNS ELM Third US Army.Â