Jake Randolph: Origins Pt. 4

By the time Hitler was nothing more than a pile of ashes and Hiroshima and Nagasaki went radioactive, I ended my Army career as a sergeant; Harrigan ended his as a master sergeant. I never really understood the difference in rank, but Harrigan was quick to point out that I "didn't need to know," I only needed to "follow orders." And following orders was never my strong suit. I was always getting into trouble, but I made up for it with acts of ridiculous bravery, which is the only reason I didn't end as a private just like I started...