My son is a US Army Soldier!

[Vipergrün]

I could not be more proud! My son completed BCT and the Forge yesterday and we were able to see the live stream this morning from Ft. Benning of him 'turning green' and getting his star and patch.

He will stay at Ft. Benning and finish out his training and has goals of Ranger school and he's an excellent marksman. Excited to see what comes next!

[mattdavis11]

Congrats! Thank him for me for serving. Awesome!

[vash]

super awesome. go KID!!

[KFC911]

Awesome.... congrats to you all !

[pwd72s]

You have every right to be proud. Please thank him for his service for all here...

[craigster59]

Congratulations! I remember graduating OSUT (BCT and AIT combined) it was a big day.

I'm sure when you finally get to see him in the flesh he will be a completely changed man. Good on you for raising a fine soldier and someone who has taken the oath to serve his country!

[masraum]

Awesome, congrats and well done to you both!

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by Vipergrün

I could not be more proud! ...

Great news. Just one thing... Make sure you do everything you can to encourage him to stay in until he reaches retirement age. I don't know how it works in the US army but it's 20 years in the Australian army.

[beatnavy]

Congratulations to both of you! May his time in service be safe and productive, no matter how long or short. Godspeed.

[rcooled]

Originally Posted by Vipergrün

...has goals of Ranger school and he's an excellent marksman.

First off, hats off to your son for completing his basic training...something you both can be proud of for sure.

A question came up recently when discussing the modern military with some friends. If someone isn't interested in making a career of today's all-volunteer US Army, why would a new recruit choose a combat MOS over a one that would provide training and skills that can be readily transferred to the civilian workforce? Even in a peacetime army, the combat soldier's role can be difficult at best, and in today's crazy world, it could easily become downright dangerous too.

The Army has a variety of occupation specialties (MOS), many of which provide valuable training for challenging positions that don't involve being placed in harm's way. Some examples here: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/complete-list-of-army-enlisted-mos-s-3346173

[Sooner or later]

Proud papa!

Congrats to you and your son.

[Baz]

Fantastic! Congrats to you and your entire family, Brad! Please convey our gratitude and respects to your son...

[Skytrooper]

Congratulations !!!

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by rcooled

First off, hats off to your son for completing his basic training...something you both can be proud of for sure.

The best thing about succeeding at hard objectives is that it makes you appreciate the accomplishment. To you, your family and your son, well done. He should take an even strain, not try to gauge his progress by the inevitable highs or lows.

Bless him for his willingness to serve.

Originally Posted by rcooled

A question came up recently when discussing the modern military with some friends. If someone isn't interested in making a career of today's all-volunteer US Army, why would a new recruit choose a combat MOS over a one that would provide training and skills that can be readily transferred to the civilian workforce?

The combat MOS folks just are what they are, thank god: It is who they are who they want to try and become in a larger sense in the military.

[gacook]

Originally Posted by Vipergrün

I could not be more proud! My son completed BCT and the Forge yesterday and we were able to see the live stream this morning from Ft. Benning of him 'turning green' and getting his star and patch.

He will stay at Ft. Benning and finish out his training and has goals of Ranger school and he's an excellent marksman. Excited to see what comes next!

Good for him. Congratulations to you both.

[drcoastline]

Please thank him for his service.

[HardDrive]

Congratulations!

[gacook]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

The best thing about succeeding at hard objectives is that it makes you appreciate the accomplishment. To you, your family and your son, well done. He should take an even strain, not try to gauge his progress by the inevitable highs or lows.

Bless him for his willingness to serve.



The combat MOS folks just are what they are, thank god: It is who they are who they want to try and become in a larger sense in the military.

What he said. Some folks--that's just what they want to do. Some (like my stepson) really aren't "that" and need to be guided away from it, though. It helps if you know what the job and life entail and can guide your kid in the direction that will both benefit them, and give them what they're looking for. He flies UAVs now.

[Vipergrün]

Thank you all for your kind words and support! In terms of career, he's wanting to be a medic, but by the time he went in, that job was not available. He's also considering following his old man into Cyber Security :--)

[gsxrken]

Originally Posted by rcooled

...If someone isn't interested in making a career of today's all-volunteer US Army, why would a new recruit choose a combat MOS over a one that would provide training and skills that can be readily transferred to the civilian workforce? Even in a peacetime army, the combat soldier's role can be difficult at best, and in today's crazy world, it could easily become downright dangerous too.

The Army has a variety of occupation specialties (MOS), many of which provide valuable training for challenging positions that don't involve being placed in harm's way.

That seems a rational thought process... to us.

Vipergrun- give our heartfelt best to your son as he joins the Profession of Arms.

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
J.R.R. Tolkein