Where everything stands

So...a couple of weeks ago, we actually sat down and talked to the Army recruiter for our area. Unlike how it would be as an 18 year old trying to join the military, they don't try to sell you on the idea. The recruiter is aware that Tom has already served and he knows what Army life is actually like. 

We found out that day that it isn't very easy to get back into the military once you have gotten out. Each month a list comes out with available jobs for "prior service" enlistments and your job has to on there. Basically, Tom would have to go in with the same job he had back in 2005 which was a light wheeled vehicle mechanic. There were a lot of things that he liked about that job and the way we figure this would be sort of short term regardless. Once he completes his Bachelor's degree, he will be able to apply to become an officer and at that point, he would move into a computer field in the Army. 

Of course, if they didn't let him become an officer for whatever reason, we always have the option to get out of the Army in 4 years. 

So...Tom's job (91 Bravo for anyone who cares) was one of the few on the list 2 weeks ago. (since the military isn't really recruiting a whole lot right now, there aren't many jobs on the list for someone with prior service.). However, the new list came out Monday and his job is not on there this month. 

This means that right now, Tom cannot get back into the military. Again, this list changes every 30 days and depends on current openings. We will talk to the recruiter again in a month and see if his job is on the new list.

Until then...we are still praying!