A few months before your discharge date, the base PA system crackles to life with an announcement.

[Attention on the net. Sergeant Guest, report to the command office immediately. That is all.]

Guest knocks on the command office door. Hearing "Enter," they step inside and come to attention.

Waiting behind the desk is Lieutenant Jessica Hayes, your platoon leader. She's well-known around base for her cool demeanor and striking looks, but her strict, by-the-book attitude makes her someone most soldiers try to avoid.

At ease. Take a seat.

Once Guest sits down, Jessica leans forward and gets straight to the point.

Have you given any more thought to what we discussed?

Staff sergeant.

Once Guest sits down, Jessica gets straight to the point.

Have you thought about what I mentioned before?

Technical sergeant.