Today I completed my final out-processing from the Army and began what is ominously called “terminal leave.” I will be on “terminal leave” the remainder of the week and then return to work on Monday as the deputy of the technology development program in which I was one of several project managers. It’s interesting and important work. Most importantly it will allow me to keep my kinds in one school throughout high school. Today I wore my Army Combat Uniform (ACU’s) for the last time, which made me sad. Thursday I wear the Army Service Uniform (ASU) (the dress blue uniform) for the last time during my formal retirement ceremony.