I'm a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and have loved every minute of it, if my body were able I would gladly give the next 23 years to the Corps as well but as it happens military life is rough on the body and mind, I have been both blessed and cursed with a high tolerance to pain and having pushed my body to the limits and beyond I made my ailments an irreversible burden. Since returning home from Iraq in 2007 I've had surgery after surgery trying to just squeeze out every drop of chance that I may continue my calling, but I fear it only a matter of time before I squeeze it to an uneasy end. For now I'm still in but it won't be too much longer before my time is done and I receive an early medical retirement. But one thing's for sure, despite the tortures and pains I've been through in the past 7 years I have no regrets of having given my life to my country and Corps, and I'd do it all again even if it meant my life the next time!