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Jan 25Liked by James L Bruno

This would make a great mini series. Always enjoy your writing. Hope you’re feeling better and out of the hospital soon. Never a good place to be. Take care.

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Thanks so much. Hollywood hasn't knocked on my door yet. Stay tuned for tomorrow's third installment of " Love, Romance & Sex in the Foreign Service."

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Jan 24Liked by James L Bruno

The Army also investigates our love interests. It took 60 days to investigate my now wife of 50 years. I suppose my position at the time -Assistant Brigade Intelligence Officer (S-2)- was less of a concern than that of an exalted FSO. However, when I joined the Foreign Service, Mother State investigated her a second time, and delayed my SCI clearance because she was born abroad. If only the average American knew of our sacrifices. 🥴 That and $8 would get us a Starbucks latte.

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"Sacrifices" is exactly right.

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