Heard from Sam tonight. He called and filled me in on his basic training experience so far. He sounds very strong, very motivated.
He's been doing a lot of BRM. (That's Basic Rifle Marksmanship for you civilians out there.) He shot the hell out of the 300 meter target, which really impresses me, because I'm not that good with an M16. (I'm hell with a .45, a 9mm, and pretty much any machinegun, though.)
Sam has gotten one package from me, even though I've sent 3 so far. My first went to a different unit, and I'm mad that they didn't forward it to him. He requested a "Game Informer" magazine, so I'll look for that tomorrow.
I have to say that I'm very proud of this young man. There is simply nothing that a teenage man can do that is better for him than military service. I can hear in Sam's voice the maturity and drive. I'm loving it. Even though Sam and the other kids have their differences with me lately, I'm delighted that Sam has followed in my footsteps and is serving in the only profession that really challenges a man.
Salute, Private!
And now for the GOOD news!
"These things are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing, you might have life through His Name."
That's me!
(The one on the right.)
Followers
About Me
- RRLeonhard
- Born and raised in Pennsylvania. My Dad was a 30 year man with IBM, and a veteran of WWII (Army Air Corps). He died in 1999. My Mom raised four kids--three losers and me, the superstar (just kidding, guys), and then had a career in corrections before retiring. Now in her 80s, she's a social butterfly and my hero. I went to Valley Forge Military College and Penn State, and then served in the military for 24 years as an infantry officer. Retired from the Army and now serve on the Principal Professional Staff of The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. I have a BA in History, MS in International Relations, Masters of Military Arts and Sciences, and a PhD in US History. I've written three books on military science, an unpublished horror novel, two booklets with the Lab, and lots of articles. I'm married to the best woman in the world and my other hero: Suzanne. I have five wonderful kids, three step-kids, three grand-kids, and SEVEN cats (don't ask) plus two more who are visiting. I love to study and teach the Bible, play chess, and wargame. I attend the best church in the world: Fellowship Bible Church in Winchester, VA.
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