You'll Never Believe This

You may be aware that the Army has been having trouble meeting their recruitment goals. What I didn't realize is that the other branches are having trouble too, as I found out personally in a phone call this morning. As an officer I am always subject to be called back into service, and that's just what happened. I have two weeks to report to Naval Station Ingleside for physicals and subsequent assignment to a ship. They aren't completely sure where they're sending me, but there's a good chance it will be to USS Kingfisher, a minesweeper with a crew of approximately 50. We'll be deployed for half a year at least, and I'm probably going to have a miserable time, since I get somewhat seasick. A submarine would've been better for me, since once it dives below the surface the wave action goes away. Ugh, I never thought I'd be wishing I was on a submarine again...