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newskate9
12-06-10, 01:01 PM
Good day all, well, one week away from my second child leaving home to serve our country. Pride doesn't begin to describe it. Sadness and fear doesn't either. But, I'm a parent, so that's ok. He's wanted to be a Marine since he was in 7th grade, and no man is going to stop that from happening - least of all, his dad.

We have a meeting with the recruiter tonight to understand the loose ends if there are any, and for me to ask one more time, what's gonna happen next. As this is my second kid, the first is in the USArmy, I have some clue what to ask - but would love any input anyone has.

He has his contract, and MOS, and those details. I think there's some variables yet in play here with regards to training, etc. So I'll probe those.

Anything else I should really poke at?

advanced
12-06-10, 02:00 PM
I would ask the recruiter if he can give you any pointers for the brother that is in the army. You see, when your son becomes a Marine the army brother will become embarrassed, ashamed and needing your understanding and love even more.

Recruiters have a great deal of experience in these areas.

NCdad
12-06-10, 05:40 PM
Good luck to both of you