The reason why I got out in 2002 after 22 years in service was because I could no longer keep up with guys half my age. I was, therefore, a liability to the unit. The true test of a warrior is to know when he must turn the reins over to the next generation. Anything else is just ego and misplaced testosterone talking.
absolutely right...see my post 47...it's a young man's Army...if you can't lead from the front cause you can't keep up, it's time to hang up the spurs...
You are right. I didn't want to retire when I did, but I knew it was the right time, both for me and for my family. You have to go sooner or later and it's a bitch trying to find a job when your 48 years old. Still wish I was 30 years younger and 30 pounds lighter.