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Military service skipped a generation with me and my brothers but today it continues! My son left for basic today in the Army to be a tank driver. I've traced our family all the way to Robert E. Lee so we had to keep this going!!!
Sadly my son and I have been estranged for the past two years so all I know is he is going to Ft. Benning, GA. Hope he does well!!
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Ya know, its not too late for that phone call....
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That's good news and congrats!
Hope things improve between you and your son in the near future
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It is never too late Chris, show up at his graduation and family day (the day before graduation) and surprise him.
Also as a veteran to a future veteran, thank him for his service for me.
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Agreed!Originally Posted by GrauGeist
I wholeheartedly agree. Showing up for that would be a big win. Whether he shows appreciation or not, it is something that he won't forget.
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congrats on your kid Chris , you must be proud
That's great. Something to be proud of for sure!
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I agree with all here and congratulations!
Yes indeed, congrats to both of you. A lot of young men/women feel they owe nothing to their country, be very proud. I also agree, show up, even if you are snubbed, it will be remembered. Was at Ft. Benning three weeks for para school. Always envied the guys in tracks, they always had all that water.
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fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"
Congrats Chris! Agree with the others to turn up at his graduation.
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Congrats Chris!
It's only ever too late when one has to bury the other. Best of luck my friend.
I agree with everyone here, you have to go, Congrats, it's an honor to have a child in the service. I know how you feel, we have been estranged from our son for 16 years and we just became a family again. Don't let chances pass you by, go to the graduation, it will mean a lot to him, even if he doesn't show it outwardly.
Thanks for the comments guys. Would graduation be in GA if he is at Ft. Benning? And will the local recruiter give me that info? I think he is in for 15 weeks.
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