<p>Two of my son’s two best friends signed up for ROTC when the three of them went off to college last year. They were over last night, and have “muscled up” so much that I almost didn’t recognize them. They had just gotten back from some kind of air training, and had parachuted for the first time. My kid said he felt very frivolous, since all he had accomplished was getting good grades, while these guys were both studying and getting prepared to go to war. They’ve both signed the contracts for service upon graduation. I’ve loved these kids since 2nd grade, and will be in fear for them…</p>