I came to a place,
Much revered, a haven for men in uniform.
Is it going to be something different?
I thought—only the duration seemed long.
But little did I know the depth of its embrace,
How profoundly it would shape me, phase by phase.

Empowering me with knowledge was just one part,
Transforming my being—it touched my heart.
Here, a platform was laid, wings were bestowed,
Encouraging me to fly, to journey untold.

Among peers, I found not just...