I was second from youngest in my 1965 high school graduating class, just 17 years and about 8 months when we received our diplomas.This was a time when young men, 18 years and older were subject to be drafted into the military services. Many of my classmates in their zeal to avoid the draft joined the Marines and Air Force. Some joined the Navy.Two years later with a few hours of college under my belt I joined the Army with the promise of attending the Field Artillery Officers’ Candidate