My journey back to the military

Met with my recruiter and filled out some paperwork (part of the red tape road towards my ultimate goal).

Next Monday he is picking me up at 4am. Off to MEPS to process. I don't have to retake the ASVAB...thank GOD! That test is a bear. the biggest worry is getting my medical waiver....but I finally see my perseverance paying off....that alone means I am doing the right thing.

I will be taking a language test for Spanish in order to obtain an identifier.

Could mean extra $$$.

I might also earn a bonus with the potential MOS and will be given a Staff Sergeant/E-6 as squad leader....later on down the road I may try for Warrant Officer. Just have to get in right now.

This is the job I am going to apply for if I am able to get back in:

74D (Chemical Specialist)

Major duties. The chemical operations specialist operates, performs operator maintenance or supervises the use of nuclear, biological and chemical detection and decontamination equipment, smoke generators, and assists in the establishment, administration, training and application of NBC defense measures. The nuclear, biological and chemical noncommissioned officer provides training, advice, and supervision regarding the proper use and maintenance procedures for chemical equipment and chemical operations in company and higher level organizations.

(2) Skill Level 2. Operates and performs operator maintenance on smoke generating equipment, leads smoke generating or fuel supply squads, supervises reconnaissance/decontamination operations, serves as company nuclear, biological and chemical noncommissioned officer.

One step at a time and if I get to raise my hand again I know I will have tears in my eyes as I quote the following:

In the National Guard (Army or Air)

I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of (Missouri) against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of (Missouri) and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to law and regulations. So help me God.