| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Flight). |
| 2 |
26 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Vernie King's actions. Vernie King actions lead to an honorabe discharge. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
31 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |