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The Memorial Day thread got me thinking about those who enlisted and died serving their country. Again, a heartfelt thank you to those who died while serving and to family and friends. I shared some about my grandfathers.
My father, an only child, and I were not able to serve due to medical reasons.
My youngest, who I have posted about before, graduates high school on 6/11/22. He leaves for Fort Benning for Basic Training and Airborn on 7/25/22. I am so proud of him and at the same time, feeling like my heart is being torn watching him leave the nest far too soon. Having no experience in military life, I do not know what to expect, just that I want to support him and for him to be as safe as possible (physically and mentally) during his time.
For those that have served or have children who have/are, what would you have wanted from your parents or want them to know during your enlistment? What support did or would you have wanted?
My father, an only child, and I were not able to serve due to medical reasons.
My youngest, who I have posted about before, graduates high school on 6/11/22. He leaves for Fort Benning for Basic Training and Airborn on 7/25/22. I am so proud of him and at the same time, feeling like my heart is being torn watching him leave the nest far too soon. Having no experience in military life, I do not know what to expect, just that I want to support him and for him to be as safe as possible (physically and mentally) during his time.
For those that have served or have children who have/are, what would you have wanted from your parents or want them to know during your enlistment? What support did or would you have wanted?