Hi Proud Army Family, Congratulations on your son's graduation. I know you are sooo proud of your soldier. They are such special guys (and gals), so generous and giving of themselves. I have so much respect for all of our country's military men and women. My son was in Foxtrot Company, 2nd Battalion 54th Inf. He is now in Medic training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. He is scheduled to return to Ft. Benning for airborne training after he completes AIT. It's kind of scary, but we are proud of what he's doing as well as the sacrifices he's making to do this. He has wanted to be a soldier since he was a little boy... and now he is making his dream come true! Our family is so very proud of him as I know you are of your son. I wish you and your family all the best :-) Helen
Originally posted by sgtmom: It was suggested that a "roster" might be helpful here. Post in this thread your name/username, son/daughter, and branch.
HI MY SON JUST LEFT FOR FT LEONARD WOOD MO ON APRIL 24TH. HE WENT IN FOR COMBAT ENGINEER.THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME. BEING AN ARMY MOM. I AM VERY PROUD OF JOEY. IM NOT SURE OF ALL WHAT TO DO NEXT. I KNOW THEIR IS GOING TO BE GRADUATION. BUT WHEN ???. HE HAS CALLED TWICE SO FAR AND I HAVE RECEIVED 4 LETTERS. HE STARTED BASIC APRIL 30TH. ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL. MAMARIA286@AOL.COM
Originally posted by sgtmom: It was suggested that a "roster" might be helpful here. Post in this thread your name/username, son/daughter, and branch.
My 17 yr old son is going to Basic Training for Army National Guard at Fort Benning on June 4th. He is doing the split option. I am soooo very proud of him! Would love to hear from anyone who has a son leaving for Benning the same time.
I have two children that our in the service. My son Sean is in the Army serving his tour in Iraq currently and my daughter Abby is in the Navy stationed in GulfPort. I am proud of both of them. We have had our differences, but I support them in all their decisions. I am proud that they made the right choice after high school, as there are so many more benefits from serving in the military once they get out. If either one of them decides to make a career out of it, than go for it. Thank you and God bless you, Lillis Manning
Proud Mom of a Coastie! My son deployed in early April 2008, expected length of deployment 12-15 months. Iraq/Kuwait UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SEMPER PARATUS HOORAH!!
Hello everyone. My 17 year-old daughter left for Basic Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO on Monday. She is doing the split option and will do AIT next summer after she graduates high school.
I did get a one-minute call yesterday and missed it! (she left a voice mail). So far so good. When can I expect a letter so I know where to write her?
My son also left June 4, 2008 from Iowa for Ft Benning. Two letters came today....wasn't sure he could still write....and sounds like my little tough guy misses home already. Can't wait until August and graduation.
My US Marine son just left Ft Leonard Wood after 3 months of training. It took about a week for him to get back to us with his address. They'll keep her very busy and it'll be days before she'll have time to get back to you. Have patience and be confident that she'll do the right thing as soon as she finds the time.
Hi I am a proud mom of David S from Indiana he left for Fort Benning GA on thursday July 12th. He is in the Army National Guard infantry division. Can anyone tell me when he would graduate and if we will be able to go see him and when we can expect a phone call? I have been crying day and night and would like to know if anyone else has a son/ daughter going in at the same time thanks by the way my email is Pikmeadaisey@aol.com would love to hear from you
Update! Our dd called today and got to talk to her dad for a minute or two... She is still at Reception, says it is "not that bad" and she will be going to her unit on Monday or Tuesday. They did have their innoculations yesterday, and she said the boys took them way worse than the girls...LOL! It is HOT at Ft. LW and that's about it. Poor dd doesn't realize she is not really at BMT yet. We were surprised to get the call today again...very nice.
Son at bct Ft Benning: Received a call on Sunday night. His dad was so excited to hear his voice. I'm sure it was his best gift of the day. Told us should be getting letter soon with address and more info. Said they were doing more now that they went to their unit and that helps.
Hi! I'm the proud mom of Robert from Texas whom left for Fort Benning GA also on Thursday July 12th. He is classified as Infantry. I'm not familiar with all the terms yet... It is SO GOOD to find this site and see that I am not the only mother who is feeling scared, anxious, ect. My son called me early Sunday; oh I was on top of the world! He said he's in the Reception Batallion at this time and that I should be receiving a Welcome letter with more info. before too long. He said he should be getting his tags and uniforms Monday. I hate that I can't call him.
Congrats Mom2TheZombie83 My son also l;eft to Ft Benning on June 12th If you hear anything can you keep me posted I too am waiting to hear from him. He called Sunday but we were out. Why didn't he call my cell phone? Grrrr. Its nice to know someone else has a son there the same time as mine.. Hey guess what I got my first letter from DJ I feel soo much better He said it isn't that bad at basic mostly just mind games 90% mental 10% physical. He said he has lost 10 pounds and his buddies are his brothers and the Drill sgt. is pissed off daddy lol I am soo happy. He said the trick is to surround yourself with friends and help eachother through it. From what I could tell he acturally likes it!!!!!! Awesome he stuck 4 letters in 1 envelope and addressed it to Family soo like DJ. I can't wait til I get an address for him he still doesn"t have one well just thought I would share this with you all
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Hey 131... this is really cool that both our sons have gone to Ft. Benning at the same time! Are you planning to go to the Graduation? Perhaps we can see each other there~ I think I know why your son didn't call your cell; from what I was told they aren't allowed to carry a cell with them and so my son called me from a payphone and payphones don't get reception to cellphones. So, I'm wondering what is the usual time they are allowed to call morning or evening so I can be off the internet at that time. Does any1 know?
My son called Sunday at 1:40 I think they call on Sundays not too sure of that do you know when graduation even is? I wouldn't miss ir for the world. His recuiter sgt. told me 500 went there on that day. Yes I called shhh. don't tell anyone. He was really pretty cool about it told me what I needed to know. Told me it was ok to call anytime I needed to know something. Maybe because he knows the same people my husband does he giving us a break not to worry I won't abuse this priviledge . My son would kill me if he knew lol.
Not sure of the day but my son made it clear in his last letter that they get 3 calls total the whole time they are there. One in each phase. My son left for Fort Benning June 4 and graduates Aug 14. So adjust your dates accordingly. Probably means came week later, grad date week later.
My Name is John Griffin and I'm an Air Force Veteran. I have two daughters who served in the Army. One of them went to Iraq while the other one was stationed stateside(thank god, because it made the sleepless nights a little easier). They are both out of the Army but joined the reserves; one is stationed in New York and the other is stationed in San Antonio, TX. I also have two son-in-laws in the Army.
