Hi everyone, I just got in from GA. I am so pleased with how my son is progressing and he loves it as well. When I saw him round the corner walking torwards me it nearly took my breath away. The Pride I felt torwards him was absolutely amazing. The Drill Sgts are doing an outstanding job turning my son into a fine young man. I raised the child, they have made him into a man. The transformation I observed included everything from his physical appearance to his mentality (he was acting quite a bit more mature) He also walks with his chest out as if he is saying I am somebody but not to where he is conceited I can't thank the Army enough to see my son transform into this beautiful young man so full of confidence. His brother and I were arguing (playfully back and forth) about who was going to put the cord on him at gradution. He looked at me across the table and said Mom I have something to tell you and don't get mad. I said ok what? He says Mom, The person I want to do the cord is my Drill Sgt. and this is why. That man has taught me soo much and has had alot of patience with us all and this year he will be retiring and without him I wouldnt have done as well I am doing and he is the guy I owe it to if I ever went to war for keeping me alive as he has learned so much from him. All I could do is look at his brother and say well we both lost. I couldn't top that one. Thank you Drill sgt I know you probably wont get this but I am sure happy my son has you