I was reminded today that I kind of left this story hanging. I wanted to say that Bob & Karen are happily married and enjoying life. With 2 tours in the sand already Bob is now a Major and probably won't go back anytime soon. As for Charlie & Michelle, he is a full colonel but bucking for his star. They just might make it after all. As for Pat the sniper, he was back to Texas last fall and we went hunting for feral hogs and bagged four, one apiece for Bob, Tom, Pat, and Jim. The others of my teams either got transferred or couldn't make the trip.
I hope that answeres a few questions anyone might have had.
Thanks for reading
BR