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Army of one family: Father never dreamed kids would follow suit
By Sgt. Robert G. Cooper III
Indiana National Guard



CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind. (10/19/09) - It's not uncommon to find Soldiers who have made the commitment to lifelong Army service; from officers to enlisted, walking the military career path offers a wide-range of benefits for both the individual and his or her family.

For some Soldiers, however, the Army is more than just a career move, but a direct extension of their families. Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Chow is one such Soldier, having served more than 33 years with the Army and raising three children, each one a current member of the Indiana National Guard.

Chow joined the Army Reserve in 1976 and continued to serve in the Army Reserve until 1986 when he joined the Active Guard Reserve program and began serving in a full-time capacity. From coast to coast and post to post, Chow never imagined his kids would follow in his footsteps.

Chow said that he never suggested military service to his children, instead he echoed his wife's sentiments for them to attend college and move into the work force soon after.

Despite his parents' suggestions for academia, Philemon Chow, the oldest son, decided to serve as a way to hold himself "to higher standards."
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