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Posted by fallsfall on August 26, 2003, at 23:36:59
My 18 year old son left for Basic Training today. He'll spend 9 weeks in Georgia doing that, and then move to a different base in Georgia for his 20 week AIT (Advanced Individual Training). He's going into Satellite Communications. He's really excited about this, and has been since the first of the year. I think it is a good choice for him.
He has agreed not to volunteer for Combat duty. I'm really hoping that they will think that he is more valuable with a computer in his hands than with a gun.
I am proud of him. He is a very nice person, and will make a contribution to the world.
But, boy, this is different from dropping a kid off at college.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 27, 2003, at 0:20:22
In reply to He's in the Army Now, posted by fallsfall on August 26, 2003, at 23:36:59
You did something right didn't you:-)
Sounds like you did A LOT right:-)
Good for you and your son!
Best wishes for him.
I wish I could give you support about the mom/son (different than dropping him off at college subject) but I'm not a mom......yet sorry:(
but I still wish you well.
> My 18 year old son left for Basic Training today. He'll spend 9 weeks in Georgia doing that, and then move to a different base in Georgia for his 20 week AIT (Advanced Individual Training). He's going into Satellite Communications. He's really excited about this, and has been since the first of the year. I think it is a good choice for him.
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> He has agreed not to volunteer for Combat duty. I'm really hoping that they will think that he is more valuable with a computer in his hands than with a gun.
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> I am proud of him. He is a very nice person, and will make a contribution to the world.
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> But, boy, this is different from dropping a kid off at college.
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Posted by Penny on August 27, 2003, at 8:44:13
In reply to He's in the Army Now, posted by fallsfall on August 26, 2003, at 23:36:59
I will certainly keep both of you in my thoughts. My grandfather was career military in a time when it was almost expected, but he served longer than was asked of him. I always think it's amazing when I hear of someone who is willing to devote so much of himself or herself to our country.
You have every right to be proud. And I will keep my fingers crossed that they honor his wish to stay out of combat.
As gal said, I can't speak from the perspective of a mom, as I'm not one, but I still offer you my admiration.
P
Posted by Dinah on August 27, 2003, at 12:34:40
In reply to He's in the Army Now, posted by fallsfall on August 26, 2003, at 23:36:59
Congratulations! I know you must be proud of him.
My brother is in personnel, and hasn't seen combat in his ten or so years in the army. And they're sending him for more computer training, so I guess they plan on keeping him there. But he does recognize the possibility that they'll change their minds. It's been really good for my brother. I hope it's good for your son as well.
Posted by fallsfall on August 27, 2003, at 14:23:36
In reply to Re: He's in the Army Now » fallsfall, posted by Dinah on August 27, 2003, at 12:34:40
Thank you for your good wishes.
The next question is whether he will ever send a letter past the one with his address in it (I understand that the Army pretty much requires that one). I'm planning to send him postcards where he can just check the boxes:
__ I am alive
__ I am not alive
etc. Pre-addressed, stamped. Maybe he'll stick them in the mail.
Posted by Dinah on August 27, 2003, at 15:51:34
In reply to Re: He's in the Army Now - All, posted by fallsfall on August 27, 2003, at 14:23:36
LOL.
Now *that* wasn't a problem with my brother. Once he got through basic training he started calling (collect of course) fairly frequently. Apparently absence makes the parents more fun to talk to. A letter though, no - no letters. Maybe a postcard when he was in Korea.
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