Proud of my son

**Munny** · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:28 pm Post subject: Proud of my son

My son, Familiar with the exploits of great Americans like Walter Ehlers (Big Red1) MOH recipient and John Basilone of the Marines as well as having a sense of duty to some of his family, his country and all (including many of you) who have served makes his first visit to the USMC recruiting office today. Proud Papa will be in tow. We'll likely also make appointments to talk to the Army and Air Force. He is undecided between the USMC, US Army (he wants to be a Ranger) or USAF Para Rescue.

This is big stuff for us. He is forgoing an opportunity to play college football for this so I know he is serious. You should all feel safer and better knowing a very fine young man has such a sense of duty. I know he will serve us all well.

**bender** · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Tthat is great I highly reccomend the service to any young person. Very Happy

**DirtysGirl** · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Munny,

That is terrific news. I recommend the Rangers. It's a tough job and those that make it are some of the best the Army has to offer.

Congrats to you and your son. In my eyes he is already a hero.......

**Dirtyboy** · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Steve, From all DB's we are very proud of your son. We would like to keep up with him so we can send letters and goody boxes. I really do not know what else to say but good luck and GOD speed, cause I know you are worried to death. Same here.

**Homestar** · Joined: Mar 08, 2011 Posts: 189 Status: **Offline**

When it comes to the men and women that serve us in the military I am so appreciative of thier character and thier familes that support them and live through it with them.
I am glad we have great Americans like your son that show us the courage and honor they possess as well as the countless other qualities like discipline etc etc.

Best of luck!

Homey.

**Munny** · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:31 am Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Thanks for the words of support. The visit was great. ASVAB scores qualified him for about any MOS he wants which is fantastic news. His first choice is going to be Recon but that is a tough assignment to get. He was happy though that he has intel to fall back on. Petty diverse interests!!!

He is pretty sure it will be the Marines but he is dissappointed that due to cutbacks by some unnamed idiot politicians he won't be able to ship out until November. Good news too, since he has family that served in the Marines at Paris Island he will get a choice to go to there or San Diego.

Hmmmm??? Sand fleas and swamps or San Diego? Hmmmm... tough call.... and he is interested in Intel? oh boy!!!

**NYCTyger** · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 4:40 am Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Congrats Munny!
Marines are a tough bunch -special forces in its own right! Army Rangers, a lot of WWII history there! Air Force Para Rescue is no joke, and intense too!
Hmmm, some tough choices.

**Enigo_Montoya** · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:25 am Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Tell him to go 'Pro' and join the Corps.

Semper Fi.

-EM

**r3load** · Joined: Posts: 313 Status: **Offline**

Hi Munny!

Congrats to your son. Although I have served for more than a decade in the German forces I would never recommend my children (if I would have some) to join the military. Very Happy

Napoleon Bonaparte once said: Nobody sells his soul, but men fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.
But I think he is mature enough to make the right decision and I wish him all the best. I have served together with US forces but I am not familar in detail with the US military.
I wouldn't recommend a pure infantry career. Not because of the danger but when you have to leave the forces you have nothing left than your pride. He should look for a deployment that includes a good education combined with a tough job. For example: Signal Para Soldier or like he already considered: Para rescue.
Just my 2 inflated (ancient greek) Euro-Cents.

All the best to you and your son from War in Afghanistan by
r3load!

(If anyone wants a Postcard feel free to contact me)

**Munny** · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Quick update for those interested... Travis goes to MEPS and swears in to the USMC on March 19.

**Enigo_Montoya** · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Another Hero is about to be molded. Congrats!

-EM

**Puff** · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

GRATZ

**DirtysGirl** · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Congrats, Steve! I know how proud you must be of him. I wish him the best.

**AUburnman** · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:12 pm Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

That's awesome Steve. Sounds like the USMC just got even better.

**Junglejug** · Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 12:51 am Post subject: Re: Proud of my son

Munny, what a proud moment. Firstly for gunning towards being a Ranger and actually putting words into action. Whatever his choice, we all hope he finds his path and his way back home!