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Saturday, July 19, 2008

Almost Done

I got to talk to Jed today, he had a pass for part of the day because he got over 90% on his final PT test. He sounded pretty good, and actually pretty excited for this next week. This week is their final "camping" excurtion that is five days of putting to use everything they have learned so far. Apparently they have to hike in among "insurgents" and then they will have mock attacks and be gassed and all that "fun" stuff. Jed said he was actually kind of excited because even though they won't get much sleep they will get to put everything they have learned to good use. That is about all the news for now. I will have more, and pictures to share, after graduation.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Blue Phase

Jed has finally moved into the last phase of basic. He said it is exciting now when they go into the mess hall because they are the company with the fewest days left until graduation on the countdown board. This week they have urban combat training (I think is what Jed called it) where they have to go into 'live' buildings and clear them before they are 'killed' by their drill sergeants. He said it is kind of like laser tag. He had his last PT test yesterday, but he wasn't worried about it at all, so as long as he doesn't break any rules he should be graduating the 31st as planned. I got a hotel booked for the girls and I and we will be heading down the 29th so that we can be at the family briefing the 30th. Then, if all goes well (some extra prayers would be great) we will be driving Jed down to his AIT location in Texas. It would give us a couple extra days with him which would be really nice. I think that is really about it for now....stay tuned!!!

Sunday, July 6, 2008

3 Sundays Left....

Of basic training that is. The girls and I sure can't wait to go down to Jed's graduation and see him. Anyway, sorry there haven't been any real updates lately, we have been on vacation with my family and didn't have internet access for a while. So, I will try to remember the things Jed has told me...
He passed his BRM qualifications, YAY! The only qualification he has left to be able to graduate from basic is one more PT test. He passed the first one easily, so I just pray the next one (which I think is in about 2 weeks) will be just as easy for him. Then, as long as he doesn't break any major rules, he will graduate the 31st of this month. This weekend has been pretty laid back for them. The 4th they had a brigade pass and then Toby Keith played a concert there on base just for the soldiers followed by a nice fireworks display. He said it was nice to be doing something else for a bit. He also had an off-post pass last Sunday and he got to go eat whatever he wanted and 'play' in a nearby town. We also got to talk for quite a while that day which was nice. He said that the root beer he got didn't really taste good and that made him a little mad because he had so been looking forward to it.
This coming week they get fitted for their dress blues (more formal uniform) and have a few other training exercises. They also get to train on a few of the bigger weapons, like the grenade launcher this week. All in all, Jed is doing well, but very much looking forward to getting to San Antonio where AIT is supposed to be a little more laid back, and definitely more interesting as it will be his job training in the healthcare field. As always, we appreciate all the thoughts and prayers of family and friends!