Roger, Jordan and I departed Nolanville at 5am Tuesday, August 11th for St. Robert MO. Our goal was to see Kyle graduate from Army basic training. This adventure began for Kyle in December 2008 when he signed up with the Tennessee National Guard. He has monthly drills to attend but had to go to basic training as all new recruits whether regular Army, Reserves or National Guard. He arrived at Fort Leonard Wood, MO to begin training on June 2nd. For the next 10 weeks he marched, learned to Army shout and chant, marched, did pushups, situps, running, marched, endured tear gas, was on maneuvers, marched, and over came many other challenges especially dealing with the personalities of the other soldiers and drill sergeants. He has accomplished the goal, he is now a soldier.
On Wednesday, the 12th we were able to see Kyle for a couple of hours.
Here is Kyle (with his Army look) with Roger and Jordan.
Kyle after graduation on the 13th in his dress uniform.
We are very proud of Kyle!
