The invite arrives from General William Caldwell, current commander of the Combined Arms Center (CAC) and commandant of the CGSC--a distinct honor from a warrior of his renown.

1,400 officers in the "big bedroom."

What could be more privileged?

The honor is all mine.

More to the point: a couple of these guys could end up commanding my nephews next round in Iraq.

I cannot be more incentivized to speak the truth.

No need to name the date, because the seats are all already taken.