The hiatus I have been on is due to me being in school and finally earning my Master’s Degree in Information Technology. I completed the program online through American Intercontinental University.  Retirement for me is about 24 months away.  I have no regrets about choosing a path in the military, I have my ups and downs, contemplated about not re-enlisting several times. The last time I raised my right hand was during the major combat operations.  It was my last time I would have to re-enlist.  I stuck with it and now the rest is history.  To borrow the line from the great General Douglas McAurthur “Duty, Honor, Country” was what inspired me to continue on. But most importantly God’s grace and my faith in the Lord to march on.