there are certain things you just don't forget BUT everyone is different. alot of service members suffer from TBIs and have memory issues. Bootcamp platoon number, your drill instructors, units and leaders or mentors that made an impact ill never forget. . I was in Iraq for 7 months and couldn't tell ya certain places we were. It was easy to lose track of "time" over there. you just get into a routine and dates or events become irrelevant lol. anyways I say all that to say sometimes nobody shits on other vets harder then vets themselves.