[elli1]

"A 31 year old, 11 year service lieutenant? A 36 year old E-4?"

The Cpl. joined the Army after 9/11. Says so in the article. Also says that he was sent to Iraq shortly after boot camp. IOW, he has been in the military approx. 2 years. Or less.

[leadpenny]

Good catch. I missed that on the first read. And good for CPL Engstrom and the LT.