My son, LTAmerica, just got promoted to Army Captain. I couldn’t be prouder. He’s in Arizona, and was selected to be made an Intelligence Agent, as well. The “Agent” part is difficult to explain, except that in addition to his officer rank, he also will have a federal badge and gun.
When each of my sons joined the military, I told them to work hard, volunteer when no one else does, and obey orders but use your brain (after Vietnam, officers can’t just blindly obey orders). If an order is illegal, speak your objection on the record. If the order remains, then choose your career or your integrity. I also warned them that 2 things can end an otherwise successful military career: an incompetent Commanding Officer (who never seem to know they’re incompetent) or a bad President. The new CAPTAmerica has survived both with colors, hallelujah. Now he has excellent COs and a great POTUS.
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Posted by: getagrip on February 4, 2018, 2:05 am
Posted by: DavidG on February 4, 2018, 2:21 am
Posted by: TomR on February 4, 2018, 3:38 am
Is this the son that attended class in Vegas last year?
Good rolling
Posted by: Dr Crapology on February 4, 2018, 11:48 am
Doc
Posted by: Dominator on February 4, 2018, 12:42 pm
But important we have a brave young man as Doc said watching our backs!
Good luck to him!
Dom
Posted by: HardNine on February 4, 2018, 3:09 pm
Love your advice and analysis.. Thank you to your sons and to all who serve to protect this great country.
Don
Posted by: NofieldFive on February 4, 2018, 3:55 pm
NFF
Posted by: Brywood on February 4, 2018, 6:04 pm
Posted by: JawBones on February 5, 2018, 12:40 pm
Posted by: The WoW Man on February 5, 2018, 2:13 pm
Posted by: Finisher on February 5, 2018, 4:36 pm
Good Rolling. 😀 🙂
Posted by: Carey1001 on February 5, 2018, 10:29 pm
Posted by: CPT America on April 13, 2018, 5:52 pm
I’ll be in AZ for another 5 months training to be a Counter Intelligence Agent. Then headed to Fort Bragg, NC. I hope to join you guys on a trip in the near future!!
Posted by: Dominator on April 14, 2018, 11:54 am
Good luck and stay safe!
Dom