This may not be an actual Veteran as yet: However, my grandaughter Heidi is a United States Marine stationed in Okinawa. The Marine Corps Birthday was last week and she attended the Marine Birthday Ball complete with dress blues, and a huge cake to feed the entire base. She also recently received a promotion to Lance Corporal. Her MO is "legal aid" which is like a paralegal in civilian life. But, of course, every Marine is always a Combat Soldier. Heidi's grandfather was a paratrooper during the Korean War. Semper Fi for all Veterans Marilyn in IL