The Wall That Heals

The Vietnam Travelling Wall came to town a couple weeks ago. We took the opportunity to visit it and Oldest had a chance to volunteer thru his JROTC class.



It was a very peaceful experience..........

New Pins

Wednesday was the first permotion of the year.

(Sorry it's sideways and if it makes you dizzy when I flip it. But you get the point.)

JROTC Cadet Staff (Or another no words moment)

Another SIGH...... in my life.

(He is front row center. You can click on the pic. to see it better. Tallest cadet but in the front for a change.)
Just always plan on me saying something no matter what.

JROTC-National Awards Ceremony

Well the end of the school year is near and it's time for all those fun concerts, ceremonies, activities, etc. One of the first we went to was a National awards Ceremony for Oldest's JROTC program on Friday May 8. The awards were sponsored by either National or local programs.

Each class is put into Flights and each Flight competes throughout the year by earning points for uniform dress days, attendance to class, activities, & service and also for behavior. Those points determine which Flight is the Honor Flight at the end of the year. Oldest's Flight, the Bravo Flight, had the most points accumulated throughout the year therefore they became the Honor Flight this year.

The entire unit also earned The Distinguished Unit Award With Merit, which is a National Award and it is the first time they have earned this award in the three years the unit has been formed. It was a nice evening and gave Oldest a chance to see all that he could be working towards. CONGRATS to ALL!

Oldest had a great time this year and we are proud of the things he has learned. His Colonel, Col. Whicker and SGTM Thomas have been an AWESOME example to him and we are greatly appreciative of their time and dedication to this GREAT program. I highly recommend it to any student who is/isn't interested in the military as a career. It teaches some great leadership and team building skills and is a chance for them to excel at something and grow at the same time. We look forward to the next 3 years and the opportunity to watch Oldest grow some more (not just in height).

Promotion Day

WHAT AN AWESOME DAY!

Oldest was Promoted to Staff Sargent in JROTC on Tuesday April 21. He was able to jump 3 ranks in one promotion. We are so PROUD of him!

CONGRATS and keep it up!

We are still working on perfecting the pinning on process. Although I did get a Scout Salute (a hug) out of the deal. He made some good impressions with that one.

Oldest with Colonel Whicker

Check out the color on his uniform....

Personal fitness, Service, Good Conduct & Activities Ribbons

Looking Sharp

Promotion Day

Check out the new pins!

Today was Promotion Day in JROTC. Oldest got his first promotion of the year. He is now Cadet Airman .......... He has to memorize The Cadet Code of Conduct and he will be able to earn his first ribbons. CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!