This past Wednesday, I got great news from Cadet Command. LTC Jeffress, my battalion commander called me and all the other MS 4 cadets in with important news.



The OML (order of merit list) had come in.... This list determines how many cadets nationwide will be picked up for ACTIVE DUTY service. Essentially, if you dont place high enough on the OML, you get placed in the Reserves or National Guard. This is not to say that the Reserves and National Guard are bad, its just where they put those that dont get active duty. That being said.... The LTC called me into his office and gave me some of the best news of my life...


He was at his desk when I walked in and I reported as ordered, shot him a salute, and then took my seat. He looked at me and smiled and said, "Cadet Tucker, you are going to be a 2nd Lieutenant in the ACTIVE US Army." I was very happy to hear this news and was pumped! Needless to say, nothing could have made my day or week less than great after hearing this news!!!

On 28OCT2008, the branching results come in. I am going into my counseling regarding my branches here on Monday at 1230. I will arrange my branches to the best of my ability to see to it that I get what I want. And to be honest, I dont really care what I get branched. This year's OML was VERY competitive and I am just glad that I was selected to serve our country as a 2LT on ACTIVE duty. Whatever branch I get, I am going to have a good attitude and go to my unit, with the mindset to learn from my PSG and my Squad Leaders and be the best 2LT I can be. I had to share this great news with all my boys on board! HOOOAH!!!!