In the Army, we've had many opportunities and many changes come our way. We knew we were moving this summer, and were fairly certain it would be Carlisle, PA to the War College. I was happy with that, it's a very interesting place and only a few hours to DC or NYC and a few more to Katie and family. Sadly, even further from Tim and family, but an ok plane trip.
And then...divine intervention.
Dave has been on the alternate list for brigade command for 2 years running. It's pretty rare that someone doesn't accept their command, and since the list came out back in June and there are thirty days to accept/decline we'd written off the possibility. Then came the phone call on Sunday: "you've been activated for a command''. No more details were available at the time, and Monday being a holiday we had to wait for Tuesday for more information. An agony of waiting and a flurry of speculation ensue over the next 36 hours, with little sleep along the way.
Now, the Army is a strange entity; 'they' will post a list of who gets a command and what kind it will be in the spring, but you have to wait until summer to find out where that command is. Well, in the same manner Dave was told 'you'll have to accept it before we can give you any details'. Dave has an idea of where it is and we discuss it. It is a chance for him to lead, and to make a difference in the warfight, and it's 'only 2 years, I can live ANYPLACE for two years and find something to do.'
So, today he accepted it and I guess officially we'll be moving to Ft. Polk, LA in May. I can safely say I won't need a snow shovel for the next two winters. :-)
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tap, tap. Is this thing on????
occasionally, just like my brain!
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