Step 1

In 2003 I was well on my way to graduating college and joining the Army as an Officer. I had breezed through processing and the ASVAB, all that was left was to get my OCS board interview. It never happened.

I moved on and did quite well in the private sector. In 2007 I looked into joining again, and at that point my fat

her, a veteran himself (1st Air Calvary), told me that the timing was not right and to wait. He passed away unexpectedly that August. My new priority became taking care of my family.

In 2010 I joined the Georgia State Defense Force in order to satisfy my deep seated need to serve in a military capacity. I was inspired by this experience to do more and I decided in December 0f 2010 to serve with the National Guard as an Officer.

My applications are complete, I'm in passable shape for MEPS and as of today, I'm unemployed (my job parted ways with me due to my announcement that I would be leaving for around 6 months of training). Step 1 is Thursday, 21 April when I interview for my OCS board and then on 27 and 28 April when I process for the Guard and get my ship date.

I have set up this blog as a way for you, my friends and family, to follow me along this journey.