Posted on 03/16/2011 3:47:45 AM PDT by freelancer
My son is enlisting in the Army. I am proud. I am scared. Forgive me if I have posted in the wrong forum.
Very Proud of your son!
“I am proud. I am scared.”
I understand both of those emotions. Thankfully we still have parents like you who raise children, who are proud to be an American, and understand that we remain free because of brave young men like your son.
Congratulations and THANK you to you both. There will be challenges, and learning, but....you and he now belong to a very special club.
Who is degenerating anyone?
I’m stating a fact. I get sick of hearing, “I would have served but...”
You either did or you didn’t.
Congratulations!
I know your sentiment. Mine enlisted in 2005. He has served twice in Iraq and is now going through the Q Course. The pride will overtake your concerns. But, as a parent, you will always be worried. Shoot, I worry when mine go to the store!
But, your son has chosen a high and honorable path. He will do well. He is a warrior.
Your belief does not make it truth. Not everyone who might want to serve can meet the physical requirements of the all volunteer forces. I know three without even thinking on it: two with irregular heart beats (one asthmatic besides), one with scoliosis. There are many able bodied who don't serve to be sure but there are also those whose spirit is willing but not blessed with bodies to match.
Best to you and him both.
I’m speaking of those who had no obvious medical issue and were offering an excuse. I’ve encountered far too many in my lifetime. If you didn’t serve, fine, but don’t give me some lame excuse as to why you couldn’t.
Who pissed in your wheaties this morning? Go pick a fight somewhere else!
Jeesh!
I am so very proud of both of you. You raised a good kid who is proud to be an American and has chosen to serve his Country. I have worked in the past and have known several people who served in the Armed Forces. They ALL had a wonderful work ethic, were calm even in stressful times and very intelligent. From what I heard from them, the military created this personality. I understand your fear. Please know that Freeper prayers are with him and you. God bless.
Congratulations! I hope he will have a very successful four years, with lots of survivable Learning Experiences ... and then a terrific life afterwards, if he decides against being a lifer. My brother joined the Air Force in 1982 because our mother said he had to move out, and he ended up retiring after 23 years.
This is the best forum on the internet to tell us your son is enlisting in the Army.
Please provide..any additional information regarding his enlistment.
The army takes care of its soldiers...
There’s a huge number of veterans and active duty military on this board. This is definitely the place for you to be and have your questions answered.
Please thank your son for his service.
How/why did he pick the army over the other branches of military service?
Let us know what sensitivity training he is given now that DADT is repealed.
Congrats to both of you and thank him for his service. I got into the national guard just as Nam was winding down. That was almost 39 years ago, and I am still in. I grew up on a farm, so basic was a breeze for me. Just tell him to keep his head up and never under any circumstances volunteer for anything during basic.
I just posted this on another thread:
Matter of fact, I went from 145 lbs to 185 lbs in the eight weeks. I was not used to three meals that had as many calories and carbs as the army served. I had to get larger uniforms twice during those eight weeks.
May God bless and protect your son, and every mother’s son or daughter who is protecting our country. Thank him for me.
Two of my grandsons served in Afghanistan; one is back over there. My son is in Iraq. Yes, I worry, and sometimes, it’s almost unbearable. Sometimes, I am so amazed that I have such patriotic, and responsible men in my family. Something is instilled in these kinds of people, that they accomplish more in their young lives, than most of us do in a lifetime. We can all be proud of our young people who are doing the heavy lifting.
In my opinion, there is nothing more honorable for a man to do than to serve. God bless your son and your family!
God Bless your son for his heart in wanting to defend our country. I understand you fears.
Please know Americans support and value your son’s service to the nation.
Someday we’ll be rid of 0bama and he’ll have a Commander-in-Chief of whom he can be proud.
God Bless him.
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