He recently moved to Philly so my daughter could finish her Masters degree. They'll be there another year and half. He's a major history buff and absoluely hates it there (kind of ironic) He's 'small-town' Tennessee so I get it. I think it's wonderful that he's kept in touch and has such great friends, he needs to grow though. I know it's still very soon and so much changed so quickly for him. I suggested he try the reserves or dedicating time to organizations like your or 22 (since he's had a few friends that took that route) I just feel bad He's so lost and has no clue or direction anymore.

I completely understand, not sure his family does. My daughter's father (yeah my ex-husband) Served 14 yrs in the Marine Corps reserves and was activated during Desert Shield.