Austin

Austin is a growing boy and looking forward to his future. Naturally, he weighs his many different options... A new job, college, even maybe even military service. When he meets Lieutenant Brian Adams, a recruiter who visited his school, he’s all the more intrigued!

Lieutenant Brian Adams brought his two new recruits outside to see how their bodies could move and handle the physical demands of the army. Cole stood nearly a foot taller than little Austin who only came up to his shoulder. Austin wasn’t sure how he’d compare next to the handsome, taller recruit, but hoped that Lt. Adams would go easy on him given their extracurricular activities.

Austin heads to his favorite doctor’s office for a little Halloween fun, dressed up in a simple cartoon costume. At his height, it’s easy for him to get in on the trick-or-treat fun by throwing on a pair of colorful PJs and going door-to-door. While others his size might be looking for small pieces of candy, Austin’s interests are a little bigger…

Austin takes a break from the strenuous drills of the tall army recruiter, finding some shade and quiet under a tarp cover. It’s hard for him to keep up with everyone else given his size. His light weight makes it easier to do pushups and pullups, but his short legs put him at a disadvantage in other areas. Just as he’s catching his breath, lieutenant Adams comes over to him, seeing the boy all alone.