The Army might seem like a boring place to some, but I found it to be more fun than I’d imagined.

Being older than most of my barracks mates, I tended to keep to myself and concentrate on my studies. But all work and no play can make Jill a dull girl, so I spent most evenings at the gym, running laps and playing racquetball.

One night a tall, blue-eyed stranger asked if she could join me on the court. The courts were crowded, and I was bored batting the ball around by myself, so I said, “Sure.” She was young, dark-haired, and built. While we whacked the ball around, she told me her father was a general stationed at the base. She also told me she had been watching me for a couple of nights, and that I looked like I could use some company. My mind had already raced forward to many exciting... Read More