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Dad always made sure we remembered that he outranked us all. But I somehow managed to earn twice as many ribbons and medals (course they give them away like candy these days).

He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel while I was in Basic Training and waited to tell me until I got home, by way of showing up at the airport in his new rank and special hat that LTC's and above wear. I nearly dropped all my gear to salute before I remembered that you don't salute indoors! And there I was with my little two stripes and two ribbons.

But he was nearly bursting his buttons to see his eldest child come home from basic training. I was followed by all four of my brothers. One sister was the only hold out! Dad was VERY persuasive.