It's Really Happening

[Snowshoe]

That little boy will always be there. Just find a quiet spot, close your eyes and reminisce. And every time a new chapter opens, a new accomplishment, a new proud moment for you, that little boy will pop up in the back of your mind for you to treasure.

[Nancy0]

Awww Fran I know how you feel . He sounds like an outstanding young man and I hope nothing but the best for him.

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nancy

[ShoalsRebel]

You are so blessed with having spent all those wonderful times making memories of him. Now your heart swells with pride knowing the upstanding young man he has become and the sacrifice he is making for his country. How blessed you and your husband are and I know you are so proud of him.

[Marmot]

My son is at job corps, they take a written test for the military, he scored rather high and has had recruiters calling and writting him to sign him up...the second they hear him say he is a diabetic, they stop dead in the middle of their sales pitch. I know he'd like to serve but he can't.

Although your GS is grown up, you will always have those memories, he sounds like a nice young man.

[Lauranj]

What MOS (specialty) is he going for? Make sure everything is written on that contract, any extra benefits, bonus', anything needs to be written down. That is the most important thing. He needs to keep all paperwork- safe. The contract should be copied and at least one of those copies should be with a family member. Does he know where he is going to basic?

[POPTOP]

What MOS (specialty) is he going for? Make sure everything is written on that contract, any extra benefits, bonus', anything needs to be written down. That is the most important thing. He needs to keep all paperwork- safe. The contract should be copied and at least one of those copies should be with a family member. Does he know where he is going to basic?

He'll be going to Fort Benning, GA. DH has been advising him about his contract and paperwork. He wants to become a Ranger. Sure hope this world settles down or Grandma is in for a lot of worrying.

[voodoo]

That is exciting. only advice I would give to a ranger candidate or anyone really is to keep your mouth shut, ears open, and stay positive/help. In Special Ops one of the things leaders look for is will this person fit in. Anyways, I wouldnt worry too much, rangers/spec ops all work at night when the enemy is sleeping