Good Afternoon Rangers,
I am the mom of a recently enlisted (DEP) Future Soldier. My son, who is 17 and currently a senior in high school,
signed the 11xOption40 Contract on 20080812 (would accept nothing less) and will be shipping out three weeks after H.S. graduation 20090630.
His father and I had wanted him to attend college first, as he is an excellent student and has the Florida Pre-Paid all set, as well.
But, we know this choice for him is not a whim, it is something he has wanted to do all of his young life...and he is fully aware of the committment.
He is not a particularly big guy, built more like a swimmer than a football player, but a good athlete, (plays lacrosse), works out daily, and is in his fourth year of JROTC.
He'd leave tomorrow if he could, but I am glad he'll be around for another year before he heads off to pursue his dream.
I'd post his Sit-Rep, but that is for him to do if he chooses to join here (he's more of a doer than a talker)- So, I'll leave that to him...
suffice it to say he chooses to exceed the standards not just meet them.
I plan to simply follow along here, as I have no business posting.
I won't be "running my piehole" or "clucking like a hen" about son's successes or failures here.
(I can cheer or boo-hoo in private, if I feel the need.)
Rangers- I have the utmost respect for your service and dedication. Thanks for allowing me the privilege to be in your company.
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K.Ingraham
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Good intro. Welcome aboard, you'll learn a lot on these pages about the life your son has chosen.
Thank you for supporting him.
Thank you for supporting him.
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2d Bn U.D. for 75th Ranger Regt Assn
2d Bn(Ranger)75 Inf 1975-'77
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Former mentor to RANGER XCrunner.
"I am well aware that by no means equal repute attends the narrator and the doer of deeds” Sallust ‘The Catiline Conspiracy’
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1FFV Echo LRP 20th INF (ABN) 67 - 68
Team 1 1
Satan's Playboys
From Hell We Rise
B Co Omega Recon CCS RT Hammer
75Th RRA Life Member 2189
Special Operations Association Member 2907-GA
Secretary, Worldwide Army Rangers, Inc
Professional Soldiers Are Predictable; The World Is full Of Dangerous Amateurs.
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Warriorwife
- DSOTYR - Ranger Wife
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Welcome and thanks for supporting your son.
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U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
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