My son decided he wanted to join the military a LONG time ago. I'm thinking he was around 9 years old. He'll be turning 20 in 7 days. He started Basic Training on July 7.
I'm not sure if he had a week of insanity or what...but he called to tell me about his tattoo one day and then two days later called to tell me he'd enlisted. There was also something about getting 4 points on his license somewhere in those few days.
He moved up to be near his dad in PA about a year ago so I really haven't got any information...just what he provided before he went in. He's a 19 year old male. Getting his start date for Basic Training and where he was going out of him was a major accomplishment. I know he's in Ft. Knox. I know he plans on being a Scout.
That's the only clear info I have.
He did say he joined the National Guard but immediately tried to switch to full Army. Last I heard they were still trying to figure out how to do that. Not sure if that ever happened.
So, now you know all that I do.
Before he left, he did call to see if I was going to be in this house for a while (moving is a possibility) so I am guessing that means he might try to write?
I'm reading goarmyparents.com forum every day to keep from crying when someone looks at me.
Toby Keith and Tim McGraw are killing me this evening. Before Mike left, Toby Keith songs made me really proud...now that he's gone, I'm in tears before the third note. And Tim McGraw...If you're reading this (the song, not that I'm expecting him to read this)...puts me in the bathroom to cry in private for at least 10 minutes.
I'm hoping this gets easier, but I'm not so sure after reading everyone else's posts on goarmyparents.com.
It's 4am, I should get some sleep...
nite! :)
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