After receiving the TWE in April, our DS has spent endless hours in thought and prayer. On Thursday he will swear-in with the Army and plans to become a combat medic. I have already heard the criticism or the "oh" response so I wanted to post where his service will be valued. We are so proud of him and the many who serve, enlisted and officers.
It does not take being an Officer to have Honor, Duty, Country and serve with distinction. Being a Combat Medic is probably more difficult than being a Commissioned Officer (and I know I will get flak for this), but they go places and see things that most members of the military never do or see. They save many lives and risk their life every time they go out, so for anyone who bad mouths your DS's choice shame on them, they are shallow, unknowing people who likely don't understand the complete mission. There will be many career paths open to him in the future....Please thank him in advance for his Service!!!