junker Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 im sorry if it is inapropriate to put this in this section. im leaving tomorrow for MEPS, and on thursday i will be completing my physical and signing/ swearing into the army. my family (mainly my mother and grandmother) are pretty broken up about it. im asking for a little prayer for them. hopefully from military mothers and fathers who know what they are going through. im happy with my decision but i hate to see my mother so broke up. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete46 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 When you get to boot camp write a lot of letters you will have time. I know she is freaking out but thats what mothers do. The letters will mean a lot to her. Dont be destracted by this just focus on completing basic and it will be over before you know it. P.S. What is your MOS? Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 combat engineer, and thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmeineke Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 You're in the right place - I'll be praying for you and your parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Junker, I too was a combat engineer, in Vietnam. No parent wants to see there child put in harms way. But I do understand your wanting to do this. As Pete said, write to them often and call as often as possible. They will need the reassurance that you are OK. Good luck and my prayers are with you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainely,Bob Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Two things;first being this is not about you anymore it`s about your family both the one at home and your new Army family. As a former DI I always told my recruits that their first and most important task was to"Make the jump from I to WE".That would include maintaining ties to the family back home.I never realized what my wife had gone thru all those years till my son signed up to be a combat medic and paratrooper. The second thing is to remember that nothing in basic training is personal,so don`t ever take it as such.The DIs have a job to do and everybody gets a turn in the barrel,just remain flexible and know that as long as you perform whatever task is in front of you to standard then tomorrow will be somebody else`s turn.Take what you learned from your day in the fire and use it to help your battle buddies. You are about to step off into something that has the potential be the biggest(and finest) adventure of your life and a life changing experience. I`d also like to say welcome to the Army and thanks for volunteering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge9001 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 im sorry if it is inapropriate to put this in this section. im leaving tomorrow for MEPS, and on thursday i will be completing my physical and signing/ swearing into the army. my family (mainly my mother and grandmother) are pretty broken up about it. im asking for a little prayer for them. hopefully from military mothers and fathers who know what they are going through. im happy with my decision but i hate to see my mother so broke up. please do your self a favor, if your recruier has made any promises or told you ANY thing will or can happen, make sure it is in your contract or it WILL NOT happen. they will change the contract to suit your requirements if you make them. if they will not, then don't sign it. you are under no obligation to sign the contracts just because some NCO will be mad if you don't. I had a friend who wanted a certain mos and the contract said TBD so he ended up as a cook. please read the fine print and have the contract reflect what your want. I had a great time in the army as a communications specialist, but be careful about anything written, especially if you sign it. welcome to a brotherhood that will change your life, or atleast your persective on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Hopfinger Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Essayons! One more former combat engineer saying good luck and I will be praying for your mother and grandmother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy seale Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 prayers for you and yours from west texas, jimmy & mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 im sorry if it is inapropriate to put this in this section. This is exactly where it goes. When you write home, try to do it on a regular basis, for instance mailing the letter every Tuesday. Does not matter what is in the letter, just that it gets mailed on Tuesday. That way each week they know your are still checking in. An extra letter during the week is a bonus. You might want to check in with IForgeIron once in a while also, if they let you close to a computer. (grin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Junker, As retired military and a father of a son who is currently in the Army and has served in Iraq, I salute you. You and your family are in my prayers. Remember that no matter what you go through, you will be prayed for and watched over. You will be amazed at what your faith will help you through. God bless you and your family. Mark<>< USCG Retired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share Posted October 29, 2010 thank you all for the replies. im back home tonight and am officially signed and sworn into the army as a combat engineer. i have full intentions of going sapper and airborne. thanks again to you all, and now ill go to bed cause my sgt wants me back at the station at 6am for pt :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm really sorry I didn't catch this sooner Junker. You and your folks are on the list here as are all in the service and their families. Do what the DI says. Thanks for volunteering to continue this fine country, troubled as she may be today she's worth it. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Be Safe. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Creek Blacksmith Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Junker, Please listen to the advise everyone has given to you. Once your in basic training there is going to be times when your going to think what have I done, hang tough. Your Army family is going to be more important to you than the family at home, maybe not at first but there will be a time where it is. I willpray for you and your family. I spent 12 years in the Air Force and when I was sent to Wyoming from Guam I got home sick and it wasn't from my family in Ohio, I truely wished I was back in Guam. Good luck to you and Thank you for serving our Great Nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Write often, pray more often, it is important to keep in touch with everyone in the family that is close to you. It's been a long time for me and all my kin a dead but the letters going both ways were very important. So was prayer, sometimes it's the only thing that keeps your head screwed on somewhat straight. Be safe as your military profession allows you to be, take care and go with God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 thanks for the replies. means alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thank you for your service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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