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www.CharlestonRetirementLifestyle.com | www.RetiringToSC.com | www.HotRetirementTowns.com senior living SL - 5 Both of these local reservists are enthusiastic about their service. Walsh has flown into combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan; escorted Neil Armstrong and his fellow astronauts; and accompanied former Marine Corps General James Mattis and former Secretary General of NATO to Baghdad for a secret meeting with Barack Obama. Walsh has also flown on aeromedical missions and is particularly proud of his service with the para- commandos. “Being a reservist is a different sort of part-time job because you have to meet the same requirements as the regular military. I had a very exciting and colorful career in the Reserve, and I miss the camaraderie,” he said. Capps called his career as a reservist, “the best experience I have had in my life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The experiences you have and the friendships you develop in the military you just can’t get in civilian life. “I wanted to give back to my community and my country,” he continued. “It takes a special kind of person to be a reservist. You have to balance a full schedule with your civilian career and your family life. Being a reservist is a part-time job that’s never a part-time job.” Among Capps’ most memorable assignments was as Deputy Chief of Public Affairs at Guantanamo Bay, home to the famed and controversial post-9/11 prison. “It was the hardest job I ever had in my life,” he recalled. “It was also the most rewarding job I could imagine holding. All of our prisoners were high- value, up to and including the mastermind Kahlid Sheikh Muhammad. “I always said I’d get out of the military when it stopped being fun,” he observed. “But I haven’t hit that point yet!” In addition to juggling civilian jobs, family life and the military, these two overachieving reservists are both published authors. Walsh’s second novel, “Red Carpet Run,” is a mystery/thriller. Capps’ first book, “Magicians at War,” is a fast-paced nonfiction look at how many great magicians have contributed to military campaigns through the ages. Both books are available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Lt. Colonel Wayne Capps with the president of Colombia when they were delivering humanitarian aid to Venezuela in 2019. Photo provided. Shop these styles & more through our online shop or visit us in Belle Hall! 616 D Long Point Road Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 www.lavenderhilldesigns.com An artisan boutique offering unique and beautiful items for your home and wardrobe curated from around the world