My W. actually told me she would get the presents from both of us this year, ans put both our names on them, or simply "Santa". That's OK with me. she also has gotten D17 a a graduation present from both of us. D17 (like yours!) graduates this month, but will stay in Utah for a couple more months before returning home. I sent some pictures to her for my son. I got no response from her. Oh, well.
Hill: I was actually thinking of steering her to the Air Force, but I'm not sure she has any interest in the military, or even trying it. It would be great for her. I see how the Air Force live around here vs. Army. No comparison. Hands down, much better treatment. It would get her away from home, and would give her money and responsibility. Of course, thes days, some femal Airmen are in the turrets of our guntrucks on convoys. I just saw the "Hero of the Week" on the Multinational Corp-Iraq Briefing...a 23 year old female lieutenant who ws here for only 2 months and was killed on a convoy. We all need to try and balance that!