Quote Originally Posted by jkm_101_fso View Post
Mike,
I've kind of been wondering myself what happens when Iraq and AFG are over. What will we do then? How will we train? What will those conflicts' legacy be on the Army? Will they have a lasting effect on the Army...or will we go back to pre-9/11 training? Will it inspire me to stay or retire?

And for me, it will be a farm in Kansas. And I'll be COACHING the high school football team.

I have one son to be QB and one to catch his TD passes!
Schmedlap(whoever he is) is very specific, "Schmedlap doesn't do strategy."

Mike is just as clear. Mike doesn't do garrison.

The only reason that I stayed in past my initial obligation from West Point is out of Duty. Jake, you watched me in combat. I'm good at what I do. There are few (no pun intended) to compare. Honestly, you'd follow me if I asked.

The doctors are telling me not to deploy anymore b/c of all the concussions that I've had. I'm going give them some time, but I'm about to give them the finger and go back to serve my country.

The only thing that I want to know is an endstate. As selfish as that may seem, I want to know where this ends.

I just want to know that my deeds are worthy of the sacrifice.

No one has answered that question thus far.