Erick joins the Army

Our son Erick has joined the United States army.  He will depart for OSUT (one station unit training) at Fort Benning, Georgia on October 1st, where he will train to be a cavalry scout

OSUT training is basic and advanced individual training (AIT) rolled into one.  The course is 16 weeks long and should take him through February, 2014.   According to About.com, the 'Cavalry Scout is the commander's eyes and ears on the battlefield. When information about the enemy is needed, they call on the Scouts. Cavalry Scouts engage the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in the field, track and report enemy movement and activities, and will direct the employment of various weapon systems onto the enemy.'

We are extremely proud of him.  This was a big decision for Erick.  He's picked a demanding occupation and chosen to serve his country!  Where he will be stationed once his training is completed is as of yet unknown.

Susan, Evangeline, Skylar and I attended his swearing in ceremony on July 3rd at Westover Air Force base in Chicopee, Massachusetts.  Erick has some commitments between now and his departure, but for the most part is relaxing and spending time with his daughter, Skylar.