Cab,

Yeah, the CWO5 rank came about in 1992 for the Marine Corps. Very few spots available. For what I do, I was 1 of 3 in the entire Marine Corps.

I started my whole career in the stumps at an electronics school. Showing up at 29 palms was quite a surprise in 1988. Let's just say I quickly understood that the name "29 palms" was much more pleasing to the ear than the city was to my eyes. HAHA.

The Marine Corps was a great decision on my part. Definitely trying at times over the years, but I would do it all over again in a minute.