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Offline Texacon

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My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« on: April 01, 2011, 02:39:55 PM »
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!

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Hooah!

I can't wait to hear his stories.

KC
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2011, 03:00:18 PM »
Congratulations!  I know you have to be very proud.   :cheersmate:
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2011, 03:02:52 PM »
Quote from: IassaFTots on April 01, 2011, 03:00:18 PM
Congratulations!  I know you have to be very proud.   :cheersmate:

Thank you and, yes I am.

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2011, 03:06:52 PM »
What MOS?
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2011, 03:10:20 PM »
Congrats. KC. We need more Doggies, anyways!!  :-)
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2011, 03:13:37 PM »
Congrats to your son.  I'm sure he'll do ya proud.
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2011, 03:15:21 PM »
Quote from: MP_Sarge on April 01, 2011, 03:06:52 PM
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.

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2011, 03:15:52 PM »
Quote from: Thor on April 01, 2011, 03:10:20 PM
Congrats. KC. We need more Doggies, anyways!!  :-)

Thankya Thor. 

KC
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2011, 03:17:04 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on April 01, 2011, 03:13:37 PM
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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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2011, 03:26:02 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on April 01, 2011, 03:15:21 PM
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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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2011, 03:27:50 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on April 01, 2011, 03:15:21 PM
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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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2011, 03:31:01 PM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on April 01, 2011, 03:26:02 PM
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.

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2011, 03:40:04 PM »
so proud for you!!!  :cheersmate:   

I dream of my son going into the military
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2011, 03:47:00 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on April 01, 2011, 03:31:01 PM
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.

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2011, 03:47:35 PM »
Congrats to your son and family!
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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2011, 04:22:16 PM »
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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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2011, 04:37:03 PM »
Congrats, we'll keep a light on for him here in MO!

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2011, 04:51:28 PM »
Quote from: SGT Snuggle Bunny on April 01, 2011, 03:47:00 PM
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!

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2011, 05:13:26 PM »
Thank your son for me.

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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2011, 06:41:34 PM »
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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Re: My son joined the Army today ... ask me anything.
« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2011, 06:54:19 PM »
Congrats KC!  They grow up so quick! 

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« Reply #21 on: April 01, 2011, 07:09:48 PM »
Quote from: Ballygrl on April 01, 2011, 03:47:35 PM
Congrats to your son and family!

Thanks BG.  It's appreciated.

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« Reply #22 on: April 01, 2011, 07:10:57 PM »
Quote from: catsmtrods on April 01, 2011, 04:22:16 PM
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.

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« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2011, 07:12:35 PM »
Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on April 01, 2011, 04:37:03 PM
Congrats, we'll keep a light on for him here in MO!

 :-)

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.

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« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2011, 07:13:04 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on April 01, 2011, 05:13:26 PM
Thank your son for me.



Thanks rich, consider it done.

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