I was speaking the truth, if a state or states attempted to leave the Union because they don’t like who was elected President in an election I would volunteer. Though there is some hyperbole there. I was up for Major prior to retiring and so I imagine if I was returned to active duty I would be promoted and put on a Battalion or Brigade staff so I would not be actually firing a weapon.
Glad you made it to retirement! I think those who serve, having sworn an oath to defend the Constitution, can often provide valuable ‘food for thought’ to other Americans. That’s probably especially true today, with 2nd Amendment ‘sanctuaries’ in the news, etc...