Chapter 6, Regroup Summary and Analysis

Pelzer recovers in the hospital for one week. He feels that without the goal of buying a home for his father, his life has no purpose. After getting out of the hospital, Pelzer takes a job outside of the Air Force, in addition to his assignment as a cook. He hates his life and hides in his work.

However, Pelzer receives a new assignment to work as the cook on Project Phantom, in Egypt. Though the work remains the same, being part of a team with a purpose gives Pelzer satisfaction.

Upon returning to the States, Pelzer learns that his Uncle Dan, his mother's brother, died. His mother moves to Salt Lake City, closer to her own mother. Pelzer calls his grandmother with his condolences and again notices the similarities between his grandmother and his mother. After the conversation...