Granddaughter joined the Army.

IKE

IKE

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Oklahoma....U.S.A.
Got one of those I-Phone face time calls late yesterday afternoon.......the call was a four way call between my granddaughter, her mom / my DIL, my ex wife / her grandmother and myself / her grandfather.

She was to start her second year of college this year but apparently she got a wild hair up her rump and decided to join the Army full time for two years.......she did not tell my DIL and son till after the fact and from kinda reading between the lines of the phone conversation I don't think that they were all that thrilled about it but I told her that I was very proud of her and I am.

She is in South Carolina and is in her 2nd week (of 9) of basic training.

For those wondering my son is 1/2 Vietnamese and 1/2 me and he married a beautiful full Vietnamese lady.......the pic insert is her mom / my DIL.

I couldn't be prouder......

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I am not going to say congratulations, I know you are proud and everyone should be for any brave young person that wants to serve our country. I just wish there was no need for it, no need for wars, for any young person anywhere have to put their selves in danger to protect their country. My father was career military, Air Force. He joined at 18. He died at 36 of a major heart attack. I can't help to think a lot of that was caused by the stress of career he chose.

The military offers a world of possibilties for education, travel and personal growth. I am not educated about the benefits of service for your lifetime and family that are available now. I do know my Mom received widow benefits and benefits for his children. We had medical care at the base, commissary and benefits for college.

My Mom remarried, gave up the widow benefits but his children continued to received theirs. When Mom divorced, her benefits were returned to her until her death at 90. I know my Mom and his children were grateful that he chose a career that would take care of us should anything happen to him.

Your granddaughter has chosen a path of great reward. Her service is not only appreciated but may well make a difference in her life and that of her family in future. She is a very strong, smart, driven young woman. Tell her I admire her so much and I appreciate the service and commitment she has made for her country!!
 
She called last night and said that she'd got her beret for finishing basic training and today is the graduation ceremony......her mom and dad (my DIL and son) are driving down to attend the ceremony.

There's no way that I could be any prouder of her.

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Showing pictures of someone who is young, bright, successful and is of service not only to others but to our country is never boring. It's a great reminder that perhaps there is hope for her generation.
 
You are right to be so proud of your grand-daughter. She is a strong role-model for all women.
Beautiful photos.
 

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