Hello all! I graduated BCT @ Ft. Benning on 6 June, 2012. It was quite an experience at age 34. I gave up a lot to make it happen (work, LWOP, and most importantly time with the family [not to mention 2012 ECM!]) but it was work the sacrifice. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner in my life! I was in 2BN 47th Inf Bravo company 1st platoon roster number 102 :D
I came out a Spec (E4), and have a OCS date in early Jan. If all the stars stay aligned, I'll be through OCS and on to Ft. Rucker in April to begin flight school. I didn't give up (can't :( ) my FAA career, but instead did what I could and joined the GA National Guard. 8 year contract which doesn't really begin until I get MOSQ'd sometime in 2013.
I lost 27 lbs total, went from a measly 195 PT score to a hair under 250, and have tons of energy now!
If anyone is headed to Benning and has questions, or just has questions/comments I'll be glad to chat about it.
All in all it wasn't bad, and I actually miss some of it already! My wife should get the medals and accolades....she kept the house squared away with 3 little kids running around (4,2, and new) while I was gone 10 weeks. All I had to do was run faster, push the ground more, and stay on target!
Kiddos
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/Military/kidsandme.jpg)
Wifey
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/Military/meandwifey.jpg)
Mom
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/Military/momandme.jpg)
HOOAH [thumbsup]
I know that boot camp tends to be a large affair... but did you run into a kid by the name of Porter Andrew (Andy) Smith? Just curious, cause he went there as well...
HOOAH!
Good going man. I know what you are saying about missing it after it's over. My first 3 or 4 weeks at AIT was so unstructured and having to actually think for myself...damn I hated that. lol
Good stuff man.. at 32 I feel like trying to join again.. had a thread about it.. still thinking about things... maybe reserves or NG as well..
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Ha..no problems forgetting about basic once I was out!! ;)
Quote from: IZ on June 11, 2012, 10:09:55 PM
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Ha..no problems forgetting about basic once I was out!! ;)
+11ty billion
Welcome back Taft.
welcome back and thank you for serving!
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Nice! I miss basic....
Can't kiss your dear old mom hello????
WELCOME BACK
welcome back :)
congrats!
my early childhood (4-13) was spend on ft rucker and in enterprise/new brockton.
I'll sendyou my sister's address in daleville. go huck a rock at her for me would you? [laugh]
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Thanks for serving!
while you were gone, they made a hypermotard!
Congrats on the completion... [clap] were you like the "grandpa" among the recruits?