Today, Veterans Day, I spent the day doing what I did while I served in the U.S. Air Force.
I spent the day administering anesthesia to children at the hospital where I work. For four years, I showed up to work, took care of patients, did administrative work, and sat in on a few committee meetings.
For four years, I never got shot at, never worked in a war zone. I did have to get trained on small arms before deploying to El Salvador, but I never was issued any weapon.
For all those who served in combat, I thank you for all of your sacrifices. For those who died in service to our country, i shall remember you in my prayers today.
It did strike me that I participated in probably the only government program which resulted in an improvement in my earning potential. I doubt that any other government program could help me realize my dream to be a doctor.
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