In 1969 I was a Senior in college and the draft was waiting for me after I graduated. While walking across the student union parking lot I saw a Navy blue 1969 Chrysler 300 convertible, top down, with big Navy "Wings of Gold" painted on the door. I went into the union to investigate and the two Naval Aviators in their summer white uniforms did the rest. Best thing I ever did. Two years ago I swore in my son just before he started law school. He just sewed on his "crow" as an Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class in the Navy Reserves. He says it is the best thing he ever did.
One of the proudest moment of my life with my dad was when he enlisted me in the Air Force. He was a retired LtC, and after the Oath, he shook my hand, grabbed me in a big hug and said "Welcome aboard, son."