In retrospect, is your FT name a mistake?
Absolutely not. Within the military branches, a "lifer" is someone who envisions a career in the service. In my case, I was referring to Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, USA, where I met my wonderful wife, the lifelong love of my life, and where we raised our two sons.
While we moved off-island after 19 years, Saipan will always be a part of who we are, and have a place in our hearts.
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