You're In The Army Now
A young recruit falls afoul of an embarrassing recruiting policy
My name is Peter Hargrove. I was 20 years old, 5’11, and 180 pounds. Physically fit. A strong athlete. Short brown hair, blue eyes, and a clear complexion. My high school grades weren’t earning any college scholarships, so I considered joining the Army. The recruiting officer had many encouraging things to say. Good pay. A signing bonus. Training. Promotions. An honorable career. I was just the sort of young man they were...