I was stationed at USAH Vicenza, Italy, as a 91P20 (X-ray Specialist), and for about 6 hours after my arrival I was the new NCOIC. Then suddenly a SSG arrived in command, a brand new 91P30 who had been promoted in his old MOS of helicopter mechanic! Needless to say, he was just about ready to be trained.
3 years later (he had actually become a reasonable tech) Rick got orders to Ft Sam Houston, a TDY to 91P Instructor’s course, and a PCS following that to Health Sciences Academy to be a 91P instructor. The day before he was to fly out with his family we were having an extended lunch at a local pizza and wine place (common in the early 80s).
Half way through the roast/farewell the PSNCO came racing in with a manila folder full of orders, saying, “Rick, you got to go to personnel NOW! You’ve been diverted! Here’s your new orders!”
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