Quote Originally Posted by Rogerson785 View Post
I am sure this has been done before, but I thought I would revive the tradition, besides I got tired of people asking me how many days I had until I was retired from the Army, etc. Each bead represents a day that I have left on active duty before I sign out on terminal leave. Pretty soon I will not be able to wear it as a bracelet since I cut a ball off every day.

What you are describing is an Engagement to be Married, rather than a discharge from the Army!