a year into my life and of the rules of engagement

i remember this time last year (14th October 2004) pretty well.i had just finished a 3-week reservist stint (ending on the 13th) and had gone back to camp the very next day (14th) for my FFI Phase One Blood Test. "Fit For Infantry" is a Mandatory Test for any adult males serving PUI the army (in any capacity), to be taken before the age of 35. i had just turned 35 a coupla weeks before. and on