Join the Military, it's a good deal

Thousands of communities across the nation were host to high school graduation ceremonies this past weekend, and ours was no different. Our grandson was one graduate. He's headed to Virginia Tech this fall to major in engineering, but many of his friends decided to join the military instead. One of his buddies signed a deal with the Army that has him headed to basic this summer, and then to AIT to become a medic. In return for four years of service, the Army is giving him a hefty bonus which will pay for college where he hopes to become a doctor. In these times of economic strain coupled with increasing costs in higher education, this deal provides opportunities for many who might otherwise not be able to advance academically. A nice opportunity for those so inclined.