Before it get's too late,
I've one more story to relate about my military service....
Well, I guess that it IS late already....
Anyway,
During my AIT,
I was called to the Commander's office one afternoon.
When I reported, there were 2 guys in Civilian clothes in the office.
I was told to, "Stand at ease."
Without going into details, the two guys were there to offer me OCS.
Well, I said, "No thank you. I'm honored to be considered, but I'm happy with my current MOS and position."
Later, once at my PDS, the subject was brought up again by my Unit Commanding officer after being told to report at the unit Headquarters.
I said, "Look, Captain, you are not much older than I am, yet, I see that the strain of your commission has not proven to be favorable to your health. Again, with a feeling of great honor, I respectfully decline, Sir."
As I left the Captains office, I saw the same 2 guys in Civilian clothes again outside in the hallway.
They had followed me from Alabama to Germany.
After that, the subject was never brought up again....
I continued to perform my assigned duties, and served for a time with "Special Duties," assigned by Battalion Headquarters, and eventually separated with an Honorable Discharge to include full benefits.
Little did anyone know that some 40 years later I'd be happily employed as a well paid forklift mechanic!
God Bless ALL of America's Vets!
Because we all have our own stories of Service to America!
Scott