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The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: Texacon on April 01, 2011, 02:39:55 PM
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Posting as a very proud parent. I'm not too fond of his soon to be "New Boss" but I couldn't be more proud of my son.
Today my son enlisted in the U.S. Army. He will be shipping out October 3rd bound for Ft. Lostinthewoods, Missouri.
His mom is going to be a basket case come October but she'll get over it. His sister is going to be lost. They are 16 months apart in age and she has never been to school without her big brother. They have been very close their entire lives so this could get interesting.
I think I'm going to have to leave the house and say my goodbyes to my son down the road from the house when he leaves because I won't be able to be around his mom and sister.
Anyway, just wanted to share!
:gunny:
Hooah!
I can't wait to hear his stories.
KC
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Congratulations! I know you have to be very proud. :cheersmate:
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Congratulations! I know you have to be very proud. :cheersmate:
Thank you and, yes I am.
KC
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What MOS?
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Congrats. KC. We need more Doggies, anyways!! :-)
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Congrats to your son. I'm sure he'll do ya proud.
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What MOS?
12N
MOS = Horizontal Construction Engineer
He's going to operate heavy equipment. It was quite the stuggle. He was wanting to go Cav Scout and I was trying to talk him out of any infantry. I wanted him to learn some kind of skill other than shooting people in the face.
The recruiters that came to the house were a great help with that. One of them had been Cav Scout and was the biggest reason he decided to do something different.
KC
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Congrats. KC. We need more Doggies, anyways!! :-)
Thankya Thor.
KC
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Congrats to your son. I'm sure he'll do ya proud.
Gracias Sparky. I'm sure he'll make us proud. He's been a great kid and I've been proud to call him my son. Of course there are the times I've wanted to throttle the little b*stard but .... the wife intervened. LOL
KC
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I wanted him to learn some kind of skill other than shooting people in the face.
I dunno. It pays pretty good in New Jersey and Chicago.
He could work for Rahm.
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12N
MOS = Horizontal Construction Engineer
He's going to operate heavy equipment. It was quite the stuggle. He was wanting to go Cav Scout and I was trying to talk him out of any infantry. I wanted him to learn some kind of skill other than shooting people in the face.
The recruiters that came to the house were a great help with that. One of them had been Cav Scout and was the biggest reason he decided to do something different.
KC
Good call.
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I dunno. It pays pretty good in New Jersey and Chicago.
He could work for Rahm.
There seem to be a lot of folks in that area willing to work for free though. I think he needs a steady income.
KC
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so proud for you!!! :cheersmate:
I dream of my son going into the military
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There seem to be a lot of folks in that area willing to work for free though. I think he needs a steady income.
KC
Well, he may be your son, but if I ever have to treat him as a medic I will take care of him as if he were my own son.
Hope you don't mind the imposition.
:cheersmate:
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Congrats to your son and family!
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Congrats! I took my AIT at Fort Leonard Wood and I gotta tell ya "heavy equipment" took on a whole new meaning! I may never forget those bridge building sites! Lay Ho Heave!! Then there was our motto "Delta 2 4 second to none we don't walk we run!"
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Congrats, we'll keep a light on for him here in MO!
:-)
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Well, he may be your son, but if I ever have to treat him as a medic I will take care of him as if he were my own son.
Hope you don't mind the imposition.
:cheersmate:
And for that I thank you!
KC
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Thank your son for me.
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Don't worry, KC. He's only got less than 2 years to serve under the Jackass in Chief. After that, he'll be serving under someone worthy of being his "boss."
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Congrats KC! They grow up so quick!
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Congrats to your son and family!
Thanks BG. It's appreciated.
KC
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Congrats! I took my AIT at Fort Leonard Wood and I gotta tell ya "heavy equipment" took on a whole new meaning! I may never forget those bridge building sites! Lay Ho Heave!! Then there was our motto "Delta 2 4 second to none we don't walk we run!"
Hey, if you've got any insights post em and I'll have him read the thread. He's "eat up" with it right now.
KC
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Congrats, we'll keep a light on for him here in MO!
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Thanks DAT! One of the cool things is; my folks live about 2 hours from Ft. Leonardwood. IF he gets any weekend passes during AIT they can go pick him up for the weekend. He hasn't been able to be around his grandparents, uncles/aunts and cousins much, this could be cool.
KC
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Thank your son for me.
Thanks rich, consider it done.
KC
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Don't worry, KC. He's only got less than 2 years to serve under the Jackass in Chief. After that, he'll be serving under someone worthy of being his "boss."
Man, I hope you're right! I know our family does its part.
KC
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Congrats KC! They grow up so quick!
Thanks girl! Yes they do. My wife has been .... emotional. It'll all get better .... in about 4 years! LOL
KC
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Congratulations to your son for serving his country :yahoo: AND picking the right branch of the service to do it in. :-)
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Congratulations. Mighty fine son you have raised.
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Nice job, KC.
Well done on raising a fine young man who has made you proud. :cheersmate:
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Our country can always use good men in the military,no matter what their job is. Its just to bad he may never get to go to Air Assault School or Benning but there are many other things open to him.
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Posting as a very proud parent. I'm not too fond of his soon to be "New Boss" but I couldn't be more proud of my son.
Today my son enlisted in the U.S. Army. He will be shipping out October 3rd bound for Ft. Lostinthewoods, Missouri.
His mom is going to be a basket case come October but she'll get over it. His sister is going to be lost. They are 16 months apart in age and she has never been to school without her big brother. They have been very close their entire lives so this could get interesting.
I think I'm going to have to leave the house and say my goodbyes to my son down the road from the house when he leaves because I won't be able to be around his mom and sister.
Anyway, just wanted to share!
:gunny:
Hooah!
I can't wait to hear his stories.
KC
No...YOU ask US anything... my position is NOT to question you or your son, but to be questioned by your son...
Live long and prosper..."I have been and always will be your friend, Jim"...
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This is great news!
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It's the beginning of a life of honor. You did you job as a father well. :cheersmate:
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Thank all of you very much. He's got to read some of the thread. It's great to have the support of all of you! I'm so glad we're not liberals ... I would have had to slink off in shame.
KC