Congradulations. He will in our prayers.

Done!
All of us that have been in the military, and a few that haven't, know that you get out of it what you put it into it and can use the enlistment for great things. It all the depends on the proper mindset and guidance, which he obviously has thanks to you.
He'll be fine and do well.

Ellison he has the stuff, it comes from home. Your family is in my prayers and your young man will make you proud.

Thanks everyone. I belong to other forums, but only shared this info with with you guys, as I trust each and every one of you, even though we've never met.

Brandon will be fine, he comes from a long line of servicemen; both his grandfathers, his mom & I and at least one uncle. At least in my mind I was a fine soldier :D

I will keep everyone updated on his progress from boot camp to AIT to first duty station.

Thanks again family,

God bless.

...... and looking forward to the updates bud !

My dad's last words to me as I got on the train for the New Haven CT AAFES station..... "Do NOT volunteer. Ever." His take on it was that if you did volunteer, you would be seen as a kiss ass, or that the job would be terrible. I pretty much followed his advice, with one exception. I volunteered for a "Mobility Team"... which put me in the back of a C-130 with an M16 between my legs in November, 1979 (Tehran hostage crisis if you remember). We didn't have to go, but I was a short timer.... was getting out on terminal leave December 15th. But I'm glad I ignored his advice. I got to shoot almost every small arm in the US and USSR inventory!

Best wishes to your son Ellison.

Keep your head down, your mag full and pray daily. Your soul belongs to God, but your ass belongs to the military.

Prayers sent and Well done Young Man,


Clyde

Prayers sent for safe keeping.

Congrats brother!