TC has probably had his first Inspection, by the Old Man himself and is now standing Guard once again. After all:
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By The United States Marines.
Heaven has another Guard tonight.
Several I'm afraid. The young guys will need an Old Hand, to help them with their much more difficult transition. TC is there to do his duty... Who knows, perhaps that is why he was called Home? He was needed more there than he was here.
Farewell my friend.