My Parents Took Me To Court Until The Judge Read My File

is a certified record from the Department of Defense?”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

“It lists your current posting as Fort Belvoir, Virginia?”

“Yes. I am on leave to handle this family matter.”

“And your rank.” She adjusted her glasses. “Major?”

“Yes, Your Honor. Major Elena Vance.”

My father, from his seat, scoffed. “Major of what? The Salvation Army?”

The judge did continue reading …