I was anxious to grow up and join the Army, defend my country and be a warrior. That was my dream, and I knew it early on. When I turned 17 I was old enough to join and join I did. I quit school in...view moreI was anxious to grow up and join the Army, defend my country and be a warrior. That was my dream, and I knew it early on. When I turned 17 I was old enough to join and join I did. I quit school in my senior year and signed up for combat arms. Thats infantry, armor, or artillery, no desk job for me.view less