Spent many a day in my early Army life in Hoenfels.
I'm sure your son is around lots of experienced vets, and just remember, he is not alone and neither are you.
My son is in the Kirkuk area of Iraq. He spent seven months as a new platoon leader in Zobol Province north of Kandahar in 04 and 05. But, he wasn't new to the Army. He'd already been to Haiti, Korea, Bosnia and Kosovo. I know he's not a kid any more but we always think of them that way.
I'm very thankful for the many experienced soldiers my son will be with. As far as I know, he will be in the Kandahar region.
We are visiting Germany to say our "see you laters" in a few weeks. I'm looking forward to visiting the base and area.
May God bless and protect Neil! Our kids are always our kids no matter how old they are!