Army graduation

[Terri]

He chose to be a Chemical Specialist right now. Later a Sgt.. He doesn't know where he will be stationed yet. He put in for Kentucky, Germany or Hawaii. I want Kentucky so he will be close to me, but unfortunately he will be going to Iraq or Afghanistan first. I'm his mother and I don't want him to go to either of those places, but I know its not up to me.

[flyboy 28]

He chose to be a Chemical Specialist right now. Later a Sgt.. He doesn't know where he will be stationed yet. He put in for Kentucky, Germany or Hawaii. I want Kentucky so he will be close to me, but unfortunately he will be going to Iraq or Afghanistan first. I'm his mother and I don't want him to go to either of those places, but I know its not up to me.

You can put in for wherever you want, put chances are they'll decide where you go. I leave for navy boot in two months and I put in for Okinawa. But I know that won't happen.

[Terri]

I know that they do. I will be here for him no matter where he goes. Good luck at boot camp.

[BFMF]

He chose to be a Chemical Specialist right now. Later a Sgt.. He doesn't know where he will be stationed yet. He put in for Kentucky, Germany or Hawaii. I want Kentucky so he will be close to me, but unfortunately he will be going to Iraq or Afghanistan first. I'm his mother and I don't want him to go to either of those places, but I know its not up to me.

Wow, No amount of money could get me to go into the Chemical Corps. Train with live nerve agents? No thanks...

I prefer C-4...

[Terri]

I've seen a few pictures that they took during his training. Doesn't look like fun.

[skoker]

He chose to be a Chemical Specialist right now. Later a Sgt.. He doesn't know where he will be stationed yet. He put in for Kentucky, Germany or Hawaii. I want Kentucky so he will be close to me, but unfortunately he will be going to Iraq or Afghanistan first. I'm his mother and I don't want him to go to either of those places, but I know its not up to me.

Doesn't he want Hawaii?

[Terri]

He will willing go wherever they send him. He just wants to go to Kentucky to be close to home.

[BigTruck]

[quote]No he is not a member. His interest are else where. He wants to make a career out of the Army. He wants to become a Sgt.. He liked basic but not as much as AIT.

[Terri]

Thats what I think to.

[BFMF]

[quote][quote]No he is not a member. His interest are else where. He wants to make a career out of the Army. He wants to become a Sgt.. He liked basic but not as much as AIT.

[Terri]

Is it a tough job?

[BigTruck]

Is it a tough job?

Being a Sergeant?  It's quite a challenge, but very rewarding.  I guess it depends on the branch of service.  I know my job can be rather stressful, but I wouldn't give my stripes up for the world.  It's a respected rank, but the higher ups also expect a lot more out of you.  I just spent the past week getting my ass chewed for some pretty silly stuff, but just before that, I spent the last two months riding on cloud 9 getting all sorts of praise and commendations...it all depends on the tempo at work.  

It's great because you are the boss, but it sucks because you aren't THE boss.  I guess that's the best way to put it.

[SubZer0]

congrats to him and the family

[Terri]

Thank you.

[charlesed]

Well, I'm a little late but I just had to say congrats to him and his family.

Wish him luck