Chapter 1: EvacuationWhen I was conscripted to one of the divisions of Marines involved in the attempt to keep the peace during the civil strife of a south Pacific state, its sounds perhaps more romantic, and more erotic than it actually was. I was there as a civilian advisor, supporting the Marines and acting as a possible liaison with the locals. I am a psychologist, complete with degrees and accreditation, but it was my doctoral dissertation research on the psychological stressors associated with the repealing of the don’t ask don’t tell stricture on gays in the military that got me attached during this action.
The truth is, I just plain like military men, whether they be soldiers, sailors, airmen, or Marines. Mostly, however, I prefer the last. They have, in my experience, the most tr
