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

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

Wifey

Mom

HOOAH 

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.. 

 


Ha..no problems forgetting about basic once I was out!!  

Quote from: IZ on June 11, 2012, 10:09:55 PM



Ha..no problems forgetting about basic once I was out!!  

+11ty billion

Welcome back Taft.

welcome back and thank you for serving!

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? 

 

Thanks for serving!

while you were gone, they made a hypermotard!