Leaving the Army
My father did leave the US Army voluntarily at my mother’s request, even though he was offered a direct commission if he stayed. He had the highest outstanding ratings evaluating his work at Leavenworth twice in a row. It was a decision they both regretted later.
I know that in many ways, my dad never left the Army. He carried memories of that service, both joyful and painful.
![Robert Chapman and Dorothy Chapman visiting Everett, Washington, before moving to Washington State](https://i0.wp.com/rrchapman.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Robert-Chapman-and-Dorothy-Chapman-in-Everett-Washington.jpg?resize=740%2C414&ssl=1)