An Indelible Mark

A Misty Morning in Santa Monica Hi Reader, The Buick Encore quietly careens into the Santa Monica street. I drive in the twilight hours before daybreak. The coast is behind me, the day is emerging. The gate guard checks my Common Access Card (CAC) as I drive into the sparse, somber parking lot. Soldiers will be arriving soon to fill up the spots. Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) includes legal, administrative, medical, supply stations and more. The officers, trained in planning, have honed...