Welcome home, Brian--and well done! On another BB the other day, someone referred to the Guard/Reserve as "weekend warriors". Talk about having one's head up one's . . . well, you know . . . for about 20 years now, since the Gulf War. In a 30 year career, I did a fair amount of active duty, but nearly all voluntary and none in places like Iraq or Afghanistan. (I retired 3 years prior to 9/11.) These days, anyone signing on the dotted line, Active or Guard/Reserve--especially Marine or Army--has to know that he or she is likely in for some long stays in unpleasant places. Here's a salute from an old soldier to all the young men and women currently serving!
