Angler
The equestrian reference was attempt at bonding at the long standing rivalry of service tradition. I was probing to see if you would defend your service. You did not. That speaks volumes.
Its sad that it sounds more that your fire has been extinguished!
I admire your commitment to your family. It is frustrating and its totally Soldierly. Again, many reasons and degrees of heroism.
Read my other posts, sometimes you have to make a call, and sometimes when family is involved, the Army loses. Its Integrity....but for that line of thought to be honest, it means you do have that fire after all. Fight for what you think is right. I honestly hope things go well, but please heed my words. Get stronger where they break you. This is serious and has long term effects, but you can overcome anything. Good luck. Please let me (us) know how things are going or went.
The equestrian reference was attempt at bonding at the long standing rivalry of service tradition. I was probing to see if you would defend your service. You did not. That speaks volumes.
Its sad that it sounds more that your fire has been extinguished!
I admire your commitment to your family. It is frustrating and its totally Soldierly. Again, many reasons and degrees of heroism.
Read my other posts, sometimes you have to make a call, and sometimes when family is involved, the Army loses. Its Integrity....but for that line of thought to be honest, it means you do have that fire after all. Fight for what you think is right. I honestly hope things go well, but please heed my words. Get stronger where they break you. This is serious and has long term effects, but you can overcome anything. Good luck. Please let me (us) know how things are going or went.