Meet The Boy

I guess it is time for formal introductions from The Boy, considering I am presently sober. I am an Army medic, currently working in physical therapy. It is the job I rejoined the Army to do, and I absolutely love it. I work with the patients after surgery, and get a great deal of satisfaction in seeing the progress they make from that initial visit until they walk out the door for the final time.
As I said, I rejoined the Army. I spent 2 years in active Army as an 11M (mechanized infantry) before going National Guard for a couple more. Then spent a few years with no link to my Uncle Sam until circumstance and poor pay for EMT's ultimately brought us back together. Physical Therapy was the carrot the Army lured me back with. The National Guard unit I was a medic for had no need for a PT tech, but active duty certainly did. So after paying my dues as a line medic with the 101st Airborne (Air Assualt), I finally was sent to PT school and now after a cushy stateside assignment, eagerly await my first overseas tour.
I re-enlisted for Germany. It was before The Girl became "my girl", and despite the advise that I was insane to do such a thing. "You'll get deployed for sure in Eurpoe" I was told. Well, I figure if my number comes up to go to Iraq, it dosen't matter where I am stationed, the Army knows where I am. Besides, if you are hiding form deployment, you should just take off the uniform and go home. I can't say that I don't sometimes feel guilty sitting here all safe in the US, while my fellow Soldiers fight in Iraq. I know the gun bunnies I looked after at Ft. Campbell have been overseas and come back, while I have never left the States. I do get great satisfaction in knowing I have worked with Soldiers and Marines back from the war. I have helped them get back as much as "normal" as they can hope for. In that way, I have contributed to the war effort. Just as a Soldier and as a medic, there I times when I know I could do more, and wish I could do more, and it really bothers me that there are those who would do whatever they can to avoid their duty.
Didn't mean to get on my soap box during intros. Just a sensitive topic some days. I see first hand those injured in the fighting, and those running from the fight. Had a conversation just the other day with an injured Soldier whose goal for rehab was to get re-deployed. This guy will be lucky to play football with his kids, he is NOT going back to Iraq. Meanwhile I have "mystery back pain" guy who is trying to get as far away from the Army as he can.
Did I just get back on my soap box?? Sorry about that. Feel like I should throw in a joke to lighten the mood. Ahh..can't think of one right now. I owe you one...will make sure it is a funny one too.
So now, we enter a new era in our Army life. PCSing as a married man. It will be my first overseas assignment. So many things to get done with little idea what to expect. Everyone has advise and information, but always add "but you never know until you get there". We will just see what happens..in about 87 days and counting.