From Civilian to soldier

"The first hurdle of every National Guard deployment is making the transition from civilian to soldier. In a split second I went from being Ryan Nolan the student who likes to play video games and drink Guinness; to Sergeant Nolan the soldier who …well truth be told I still play video games …and drink Guinness …but the times at which I am permitted to undertake either activity are heavily dictated by my superiors. Have you ever tried to play Rock Band on a 15” television? I wouldn’t suggest it."
Boots on the Ground