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I did get a phone call on Sunday finally!! We got to talk for about 10 minutes. He sounded great and said that he is loving it so far. "Red Phase" is done now so I am assuming "White Phase" will be next.
 
He didn't say anything about the chow line but he did say that he has lost weight. He is excited to have me come out for graduation next month and I am too.
 
He says that he wants to be an "EOD" (Explosives Ordnance Disposal Specialist) like in the Hurt Locker movie. I'm not sure that I am on board with that......

I did get a phone call on Sunday finally!! We got to talk for about 10 minutes. He sounded great and said that he is loving it so far. "Red Phase" is done now so I am assuming "White Phase" will be next.
 
He didn't say anything about the chow line but he did say that he has lost weight. He is excited to have me come out for graduation next month and I am too.
 
He says that he wants to be an "EOD" (Explosives Ordnance Disposal Specialist) like in the Hurt Locker movie. I'm not sure that I am on board with that......

I did get a phone call on Sunday finally!! We got to talk for about 10 minutes. He sounded great and said that he is loving it so far. "Red Phase" is done now so I am assuming "White Phase" will be next.
 
He didn't say anything about the chow line but he did say that he has lost weight. He is excited to have me come out for graduation next month and I am too.
 
He says that he wants to be an "EOD" (Explosives Ordnance Disposal Specialist) like in the Hurt Locker movie. I'm not sure that I am on board with that......

Thank you Carlos Perez!!!!!!

Thank you Carlos Perez!!!!!!

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Congrats Adam and Michelle!!!!
 
But........
 

Congrats Adam and Michelle!!!!
 
But........
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Here's one I took this morning with my S6.

Yes. He is 13th Bravo Cannon Crewman
 
Got a call from him at 2:30am that he was going through processing and that we wouldn't hear from him for a while except letters. They take your cell phones away from you during processing.

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

I love the camera on this phone. 
 
I took this one with my Galaxy S6 edge with no editing.
 
Trout Lake in Wisconsin
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.
 
 
 

Today my son leaves to Oklahoma to start his boot camp and training in the US Army. I am excited for him, but as a parent I am very nervous.
 
Some people on here know me and what my family has been through. My wife died at the early age of 42 on Oct 9, 2010 (I can't believe it's been almost 5 years). My son was 15 at the time of her passing. He was a second year varsity baseball player as a sophomore in high school. After his Mom passed his grades slipped enough to be removed from the baseball team and got behind in credits to graduate. I moved him to a new school for his senior year and he was able to make up his credits and graduate.
 
For the last 2 years he has struggled to find work and when he did find work he couldn't keep it. He called me about 3 months ago and said that he had talked with a recruiter and he was thinking about joining. I supported him 110% in his decision.
 
Well today is the day he ships out to begin his commitment. I am very proud of him for making this decision. I think he needed some structure, discipline and responsibility in his life and this is where he will get it.
 
It is also difficult as a parent to see him leave. I know he will be safe during boot camp but it is still a bit hard on the nerves. I have lost a spouse ......I can't imagine losing a child Too.
 
 
Thanks to all who have served.