Absolutely GREAT story, as you can tell by my using caps.
Especially since he decided to make up his own mind about joining the military instead of listening to his mother.
Loved the guy's tie. Yeah, yeah, you're not supposed to make/wear flag-patterned clothing, but I'd violate the Flag Etiquette if I had one and had to wear a tie and if you didn't like it, you could report me to the Flag Etiquette Police.
GREAT story.
Terry, 230RN