Oldests Son in Army got his papers, he's Going to Hawaii....

[TUXrauder]

In my Avatar, the one in the military outfit (graduation day from Basic, December,2011) is my oldests son. He called me while doing his EMT (medic) training in Fort Sam Houston to tell me he got Hawaii for his first post. He is excited to say the least.

I am to understand that Hawaii is the highest requested location with the least amount of openings....

Downside, they said that he may only get 6 months there before poss. overseas.

Am proud of him......

Just wanted to brag.

Roger

[martyo]

Awesome!!!!

You earned the right to brag!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[burt ragio]

You have every right to brag. I would like to thank your son for his service to our country.

[TAKEDOWN]

Good old Fort Sam Houston! That's awesome news he'll have a blast out there!!! Schofield Barracks I'm assuming takin care of the Tropic Lightning bang bangs!

[CBT]

Good luck to him on his career path! :beer:
I did a little time for uncle navy. :flag:

[Bluerauder]

In my Avatar, the one in the military outfit (graduation day from Basic, December,2011) is my oldests son. He called me while doing his EMT (medic) training in Fort Sam Houston to tell me he got Hawaii for his first post. He is excited to say the least.

I am to understand that Hawaii is the highest requested location with the least amount of openings....

Downside, they said that he may only get 6 months there before poss. overseas.

Am proud of him......

Just wanted to brag.

Roger

Congrats to a proud Dad and his son. :2thumbs:

I had Hawaii on my request "Dream Sheet" as a 1st Choice for 20 years and never even got close to Hawaii. Went to Germany twice. Kinda pricey to live in HI I hear.

Only 2 brigades of the Army in Hawaii plus USARPAC Headquarters. Probably under 10,000 total troops.... maybe 15,000 tops. That's less than 3%. Better chance to go to Fort Hood, TX; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Riley, KS, Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Drum, NY or Afghanistan.

Commissioned my oldest son in 1999 after his graduation from VMI. He's been in for 12 years now as an Army Engineer.

[TUXrauder]

Awesome!!!!

You earned the right to brag!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Marty.....

[TUXrauder]

You have every right to brag. I would like to thank your son for his service to our country.

I have told him several times, it doesn't get old...

thanks Burtragio

[TUXrauder]

Good old Fort Sam Houston! That's awesome news he'll have a blast out there!!! Schofield Barracks I'm assuming takin care of the Tropic Lightning bang bangs!

Don't have a clue what you said...

but thanks just the same...

rog

[TUXrauder]

Good luck to him on his career path! :beer:
I did a little time for uncle navy. :flag:

That actually explains alot about you!!!!


:D

[PonyUP]

In my Avatar, the one in the military outfit (graduation day from Basic, December,2011) is my oldests son. He called me while doing his EMT (medic) training in Fort Sam Houston to tell me he got Hawaii for his first post. He is excited to say the least.

I am to understand that Hawaii is the highest requested location with the least amount of openings....

Downside, they said that he may only get 6 months there before poss. overseas.

Am proud of him......

Just wanted to brag.

Roger

You should be proud, and even though he's going to Hawaii, I thank him for his service and dedication

Congrats to a dedicated son and soldier


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[TUXrauder]

Congrats to a proud Dad and his son. :2thumbs:

I had Hawaii on my request "Dream Sheet" as a 1st Choice for 20 years and never even got close to Hawaii. Went to Germany twice. Kinda pricey to live in HI I hear.

Only 2 brigades of the Army in Hawaii plus USARPAC Headquarters. Probably under 10,000 total troops.... maybe 15,000 tops. That's less than 3%. Better chance to go to Fort Hood, TX; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Riley, KS, Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Drum, NY or Afghanistan.

Commissioned my oldest son in 1999 after his graduation from VMI. He's been in for 12 years now as an Army Engineer.


I think he said that he was one of three that got it out of 400 some odd? :coolman:

70 of them got booted out and have to start over or something else...

[TUXrauder]

thanks gladly accepted...





You should be proud, and even though he's going to Hawaii, I thank him for his service and dedication

Congrats to a dedicated son and soldier


Pony seal of Approval

[bolsen]

I got friends who either loved it or hated it. The good news is, if he hates it, he'll pcs soon enough.

[TAKEDOWN]

Good old Fort Sam Houston! That's awesome news he'll have a blast out there!!! Schofield Barracks I'm assuming takin care of the Tropic Lightning bang bangs!

Don't have a clue what you said...

but thanks just the same...

rog TUXrauder





LOL, sorry about that! I shall clarify... New home possibly Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa on the Island of Oahu-HI and possibly attached to an Infantry Unit which their MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) is called 11B (Bravo) aka 11-bang-bang aka Queen of Battle and Medics are 91B (Bravo), but I believe it was changed to 91W (Whiskey). Hawaii is home to the 25th Infantry Division aka Tropic Lightning, I believe a thunder bolt insignia is their patch on their shoulder. Anyways... They usually like to send/attach medics to Infantry (Queen of Battle) and Artillery (King of Battle) Units. They need your son to earn his money out there!

[Bluerauder]

[I]LOL, sorry about that! I shall clarify... Hawaii is home to the 25th Infantry Division aka Tropic Lightning, I believe a thunder bolt insignia is their patch on their shoulder. Anyways... They usually like to send/attach medics to Infantry (Queen of Battle) and Artillery (King of Battle) Units.

Tropic Lightning .... aka "The Electric Pineapple".

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/25_ID_banner.jpg

Do you know why artillery is the "King" and infantry is the "Queen"?

Sometimes military (US Army) folks forget that their language is quite different. I remember sitting at the dining room table with a friend years ago. We were talking for about 10 minutes straight and my Dad was smiling and nodding his head. After my friend left, Dad asked me ... "What the H3LL language were you speaking?". From his perspective, we might have been talking in Greek or Chinese with all the acronyms, unique military terms, and specific job related jargon. Never really thought about it that way until then.

[Kodimar]

I was stationed at MCBH Kaneohe Bay for 3 years. He'll either love it there in Hawaii or he'll hate it. Either way I wish him luck and thank him for his service!

[Speed]

Congratulations to you and your soon. Army Medic...Truly one of the greatest MOS out there...ask me how I know. Once he gets boots on ground for awhile have him look into W1, or Flight Medic training to enhance his medical training.

"TO CONSERVE FIGHTING STRENGTH"

[TUXrauder]

Tropic Lightning .... aka "The Electric Pineapple".

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/25_ID_banner.jpg

Do you know why artillery is the "King" and infantry is the "Queen"?

Sometimes military (US Army) folks forget that their language is quite different. I remember sitting at the dining room table with a friend years ago. We were talking for about 10 minutes straight and my Dad was smiling and nodding his head. After my friend left, Dad asked me ... "What the H3LL language were you speaking?". From his perspective, we might have been talking in Greek or Chinese with all the acronyms, unique military terms, and specific job related jargon. Never really thought about it that way until then.


I was your dad at my sons basic training graduation. My ex-wifes current husband is also military. They was having quite the conversation (didn't understand one word of it). I saw this was a good bonding moment for them two and girlfriend and I bowed out and let them enjoy the moment. My ex asked later if I was pi$$ed about that, I said, no, he needs that "Connection" just like I do.
It also helps that I like this guy and he is very respectful.

anyhow, long story now short, I understand how your father fells / felt.....


But thanks for the explanation....

[TUXrauder]

I was stationed at MCBH Kaneohe Bay for 3 years. He'll either love it there in Hawaii or he'll hate it. Either way I wish him luck and thank him for his service!

I have been told that if he isn't doing "surgery related" stuff that he will spend a ton of time in tents and all.... All my boys enjoy camping, was all boyscouts, all went to Philmont (me to, twice)

He is pumped about it.... So am I for him.

thanks again

[TUXrauder]

Congratulations to you and your soon. Army Medic...Truly one of the greatest MOS out there...ask me how I know. Once he gets boots on ground for awhile have him look into W1, or Flight Medic training to enhance his medical training.

"TO CONSERVE FIGHTING STRENGTH"

Flight medic is his goal......

He has stated that several times....