In the waiting room

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When I hit the front gate of the base yesterday, I asked for building 20. Two months ago I had called the Pass and ID office for an appointment.

There was disbelief in the man's voice. "First come. first served," he said.

I asked for directions. "The same place as always," was his answer.

I had to explain that the last time…