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06-26-2005, 08:04 AM
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I've tried to raise my parents right and
My 57 year old mother decided she wants to go back in the Army as a trauma nurse.
Most of the people on this forum know that everyone in my family has a thing for getting shot at. Everyone is well to do so the low military pay isn't an issue but at this point I have 3 brothers in the military all of them are officers 1 Army, 1 Air Force, 1 Coast Guard and my mom is getting bored with retirement and thinks one way to cure the boredom is to go to Iraq or Afghanistan. She is in top physical condition and could physically school most 20 years olds so I'm not too worried about her fighting if she has to but jeez man it's my mom. Talking her out of it isn't an option, the Army is waiving the age requirement so after the physical she's on her way within a month or two. 
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06-26-2005, 08:12 AM
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Man ain't that something. You are fortunate to have a mom who is in the physical condition during retirement where they can do something like that. I'd say let her go for it.
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06-26-2005, 08:13 AM
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I'm letting her go for it, I don't have a choice when she gets her mind set on something.......consider it done.
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06-26-2005, 08:19 AM
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My word. She'll be commissioned, what, an LT? Her sons will out-rank her. "No Mom, I'm not eating beets." Somehow I just don't see that happening.
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06-26-2005, 08:47 AM
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Col and Col the Co. bro should be getting his star in a couple years. I have no idea what they call my Coast Guard brothers rank.
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06-26-2005, 09:18 AM
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I have the utmost respect for anyone that volunteers to serve. You can multiply that to the umpteenth degree if you are going in AGAIN, AFTER BEING RETIRED.
You don't need me to say it, but she is one special gal. Tell her thanks.
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Enough about me, how are you doing?
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06-26-2005, 10:42 AM
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Your Mom does not look her age at all!
You do have a unique family.
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06-26-2005, 12:58 PM
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Thnaks guys
 , she a different breed indeed. I remember her comment on Donald Trump she said "If he were to have served in the military, a cop, a fireman, fisherman...anything I'd be impressed, the most risk that guy has ever taken is a ride to work in his helicopter".Mr. Tangas has met my parents and unique is a very good word for them, if not an understatement.
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06-26-2005, 01:12 PM
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Your mom has the right attitude, that's for sure. Don't just stroll through life -- live it! I hope I have that much gumption when I reach that age.
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06-26-2005, 04:08 PM
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At least she's not out skipping school and scoring rock!
She deserves our thanks.
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- just kidding) who is in the physical condition during retirement where they can do something like that. I'd say let her go for it.
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