Hi Cordis. Congrats on JROTC...I used to be a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, AJROTC. lol I know what that's all like.

I wouldn't worry much about it. Things can be a little confusing at 14, sure, but you're not (to me anyway) sending any signals that would flag to me anything. Your elementary school thoughts on marrying your best friend are completely normal for that age...lol I didn't understand when I was a child (like 4 or 5, maybe?) why I couldn't marry mom for the exact same reasons. Nothing at all to be concerned about.

As far as the uniform and hair goes (which kudos to you for such a selfless act ), don't worry about it. The uniform does have a tendency to make everyone look identical...lol part of the point of the uniform. Remember, uniform is formed from two Latin words, "unis" and "forma," meaning literally "one form" (and yes, you'll have to know that for tests, at least you did when I ran my battalion ). Him thinking of you as "one of the guys" isn't unusual for the culture that forms with JROTC/military life.

So nothing to worry about, I don't think. Relax and enjoy high school! And JROTC...I miss that, in a lot of regards. I would've done ROTC and the military as a JAG had I not messed my back/leg up (don't overdo yourself in PT ).

My best,
C/LTC Harley47