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I would say go ahead and give it a try. A lot depends on how it's been stored. If it was in damp conditions, it may be bad. If it was dry, then the grease on the 22LR bullets may have hardened up and may cause feeding problems.
I've had 22LR that's given me hell in semiauto pistols after only about 12 mos. in a basement in a cardboard box, because the grease dried up. Turns out it had been sitting near a dehumidifier. I probably could have relubricated them or something, but seeing as how it only costs a few cents a round, I donated them to the junior rifle team (where they use bolt action rifles so it doesn't matter) and bought new stuff.
Your 357 and 9mm ought to be okay, unless it was particularly damp and moisture got into the primers. As MrSelfDestruct said, the worst that will happen is a dud round. Just be careful clearing it.
Military surplus ammo generally has some sort of sealant around the edges of the primer, where it's seated into the pocket. This keeps out moisture, making them water resistant as well as stable in storage. Commercial ammunition rarely has this (well, not the plinking stuff anyway), so it can go bad.
If you test it and find that most of them are duds, the bullets and cases could still be reloaded, if you have the equipment and the time (and desire) to do so. Or just leave them in the dud box at your range, somebody will recycle them.
Good luck
Kadin
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