The Army National Guard
Published Jun 27, 2003
My youngest brother, Tony, had just completed basic training and was home on leave prior to his first tour in Germany.
Since I was an Army National Guard pilot and my other brother was my crew chief, we offered to take Tony to catch his transport overseas.
When we landed at McGuire Air Force Base, several of Tony's fellow privates came out to greet him. Tony ran ahead, while my other brother and I followed with his gear.
As Tony approached his buddies, he was bewildered by their dumbfounded stares.
Finally, he realized his friends weren't seeing his two brothers giving him a lift; they were seeing a new private arrive in his own helicopter--with his captain and sergeant carrying his bags!
Originally published June 28, 2003.
