Marine Recon regularly jumps out of perfectly good airplanes and helicopters. Guess he couldn't pass muster.
My, my. You got me there, Smedley. My bad. There were a couple of other reasons (his being 17 and immature the time for one), but I can assure you that it has nothing to do with him passing or not passing muster. He decided to go back to college and medical school. I dunno. Maybe that had something to do with it too. Marines didn't have a slot for him once his plans changed. Anyway, I don't know why you felt the need to slam him. I didn't say one word against the Marines. I respect them too much.
By the way, your character certainly comes through loud and clear in your post.
Oh ... and thank you for your support. [/sarcasm]