My youngest of two- son 19- leaves for Ft. Benning on Tuesday.
We're having a family bar-b-que today at my daughter's. It's going to be so tough! Got some projects lined up for the summer. I'm a teacher so I have some time off. Wish it was happening during the school year.......

have a fun day and enjoy your family (tell son, goodluck)

tell him goodluck

Aw, hugs! That has to be so hard, but I bet you're sure proud of him! I am!

Thanks so much! It's just so hard right now. Starting to hit me. Guess I'll go get dressed- early here- and get ready for the festivities. We're proud of him, too.

I had two sons go into the Army. I was sad and so proud though when I went to their graduation from boot camp. A young man overnight. Being an Army brat myself, I lived the life of a military officer's daughter....so proud when daddy would stand and salute. Good luck to your son and his career.

My bro is leaving in August, somewhere in SC I think. My other bro and sis are in, and they've really had a rewarding experience, deployments and all. He'll be ok, mama!

tell him THANK YOU from us...
our son is up for promotion next month to CWO2 (chief warrant officer 2nd grade) - he was a staff sgt before going to 'the dark side' LOL... spent 2006 in Iraq as MP ....
our daughter was Security Specialist in Air Force lo these many years ago ....

Army mommy,,, I wish your son all the best,, I am also in the service, I went through BCT ih Ft, Jackson, SC. And my advice to you as a parent,, send letters,, lots of them,, cards, ( NO MUSICAL ONES!!!!lol) pictures of the family... the more the better. The phone calls are sporadic,, and sometimes not at all. And so a letter for him, will brighten his mood, and make the days go faster. Remember on thing,,, to be a good solider,, we need our support at home.
And advice for your son,, remember to always keep your chin up,, never quit,, and never show a weakness. This is the beginning of a career, and the best you do now,,, will follow you. Train and learn,,and then move forward,, nevr address them as sir or mam' only by drill sgt,,,,, the days seem long,,and the weeks even longer,, but make the ebst of it,, and remember,, what you learn there,, may save you, or your friends life...
Best of luck,,, my thoughts and prayers are with you!!! :thumbup:

I bet you are really proud of your son!!! Thank him for me for being willing to serve his country!!
My son is in the active duty Navy, he's 21 and My eldest daughter, 28 has been in the Army Reserves for 4 years now, she has spent most of her time overseas, one year in Afghanistan and another full year in Iraq!!!