Introduction

[daja]

Hi All,

My son is an airborne combat medic, now at RIP/RASP. His highest aspiration is to wear the tan beret and the scroll, a goal he has prepared himself for without slowing down or letting up since he was a young teen. As his parents we're here to support him every step of the way.

I'm honored to be part of the Ranger family here on the forums.

-Daja

[Reiver]

This day (& night), of all days, is the time to honour the sacrifice of All families.

Hope all the best for your son, and you.

"Murdoch", SGM, USA (Ret.)

[Ranger Bill]

Thank you and congratulations for raising a warrior.

[RANGER513]

Welcome here, Sir.

Thanks is given to you and your better half for raising such a fine young man.

Enjoy the site. When your son earns the Tan Beret, let us know !

[K.Ingraham]

Welcome.
As for your question elsewhere: the most important thing about living the life of a soldier's family, especially our kind of soldier, is flexibility. Things can change fast and sometimes for excellent, or stupid reasons. If you want to go to your son's graduation, be prepared to suck up a weekend alone in GA because he's already off to Ft Bragg or Korea.
Seriously, be flexible about expectations, it's a very long time to graduation and the odds are against your son.
If he does make it, our regiment is very much an "anytime/anyplace" entity. Your plans for his block leave time can go up in smoke when he doesn't appear at the airport (and no phone call to warn you) and you don't hear from him for weeks afterward. Its just the nature of the beast. Ranger parents can often keep better track of their kids by watching Fox and BBC. The mother of the first battalion Ranger to be killed in this war never knew her son was deployed until the notification detail arrived at her door. If he does make it to a battalion there is no guarentee that he will remain, as many as half don't last their first year - you have to earn your place there every day - all the more so for your son as Ranger medics have much more schooling to endure before they reach their platoon.
As for you, if he makes it, be sure to let us know so you can hear from other Ranger parents & families.
Thank you for raising and supporting your son. Graduation will be the proudest moment of his life for many years.

[Jim]

When he graduates from RIP, he will have earned his place in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Be proud.