Draftee Retires After 40 Years in the Army

The draft was a controversial issue in the 60's and 70's, but for this guy, it began a 40 year career:

FORT BLISS, Texas — Robert Rangel was a college student trying to "fly below the radar" when his draft number came up in 1967.

"I got caught," he said with a wide smile.

Caught, as it turns out, for 40 years.

Chief Warrant Officer Rangel was one of just 10 draftees still in the Army when he retired Wednesday, according to Fort Bliss officials. It was unclear whether the other draftees have served as long as Rangel; the draft ended in 1973....

Rangel retired a few months before his 62nd birthday, when he would have been forced to do so under Army regulations....

Now his priority is to take care of his mom and tackle some projects.

Tops on the list is restoring a 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury. He parked it in his mom's barn when he went off to basic training.

Happy Retirement CWO Rangel, and thank you for your service.