Sgt. Carl Pickle served his country in the United States Army from 1986 to 1994.  He started his service as a tank mechanic later being selected for Practical Nursing Training.  Sgt. Pickle served one tour in Vietnam and one in Germany.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal  with 2 service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device and many other awards for his service to his country.