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Ft Sill has a graduating class nearly every week. After graduation they get some time off and they eat lunch at local businesses with family members that have come to town for the graduation. I make it a point to thank them for their service.
Yesterday, I new graduate and her parents sat at a table across from me. Dad had on a National Guard t shirt. The graduate was a tiny little thing. She might have been 5' and 100 lbs. Head shaved bald.
"Did you graduate today?"
"Yes, sir!"
"What base are you headed to?"
"I am staying at Ft Sill, sir!"
"What specialty?"
"Cannon crew, sir!"
"Thanks for your service. When my house rattles from future artillery fire I will know who to blame!"
Chuckles from proud family
They are always so damn polite and proud of their accomplishment. Kids transformed into adults.
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