Youngest son passed basic and is now in Texas to be trained as a medic.
The ceremony was impressive; scripted and executed to perfection. What a difference from my experience at the same post 46 years ago!
Turns out I needed a hankie. I noticed several grey heads with a similar problem. Towards the end of the ceremony their company commander had them repeat their oath.
Everyone in uniform I saw was repeating it at the same time.
I was shocked by a statistic in the CSGT MAJ's speech. He said less than 1/2 of 1% of our citizens serve in the military.
Everyone in my son's platoon made it and their DI was named the outstanding DI for the cycle.
I need some time to mull over this experience and the paths my thoughts are taking. Perhaps a few posts will result.
2 comments:
Congrats! Obviously you have provided a GOOD role model for your son!
Thank you. Let us hope he avoids some of his father's disdain for restrictive regulations and interpersonal conflict resolutions!
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