Recent content by jrhawkdad

Congratulations to all of the 2015 Graduates! It was 1 year ago that my wife and I were pinning on my son's bars. Things can come at you quickly in the Army! Today my DS is deployed in Afghanistan. What a difference a year makes.

I really feel for all the cadets and parents out there. One year ago it was my DS that was waiting to hear about his future. Tomorrow he leaves for his first duty station and the start of his career having finished BOLC 10 days ago. I hope the best for everyone waiting to hear and thanks for...

Congrats! This time next Friday my DS will be a 2LT! Exciting times

My DS is graduating in a couple of weeks and is going into Military Intelligence after Army ROTC. He just recently found out that he will be part of the 224th MI BN in Savannah, GA. He is very excited about this opportunity. MI was his first choice and he got AD without having to ADSO. MI is...

Thanks, after posting I figured that I should have provided more information. My DS is going to MI BOLC, he will then be joining the 224th MI BN (Aerial Exploitation) at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA.

My son found out today where he is going after BOLC. I am wondering where I can go to find out more about the unit and what they do. I have spent a lot of time googling, but haven't found a lot of information. Any ideas would be helpful.

I just found out today that my DS was one of 267 Marshall Award winners. Unfortunately, his unit only sends the winner to the seminar every other year and that was last year. I found out through a 3rd party. When I asked him about it he said, "Oh yeah I forgot to tell you that"

I am planning on suiting up! I expect that Nashville could be warm as well. My wife was bummed that she needs to go buy a dress.

My DS is AD MI. He is scheduled for BOLC at Ft Huachuca on July 1. It sounds like MI BOLC is 16 weeks. His 1st couple of choices for his assignment our in the DC area, so I am just trying to get a handle on how this all works. He has been in a dorm for 4 years so he doesn't have much to move...

Mariner, you mention that your DD thinks she will know her first duty station before she leaves school? Is this what she has been told. My DS seems to believe that he will not find out until he is at BOLC. He said that performance at BOLC weighs on your choice of duty station. Can anybody...

It sounds like my DS and his fellow MSIV's are all making a road trip up to Ft. Campbell to get their Dress Blues. I guess this trip is a Rite of Passage and tradition for Vandy cadets.

Is there a Uniform Allowance? I have heard/read differing opinions about this. As much as I would like to hook up my son with a wad of cash, I am happy to still have my house. My DS older brother is also graduating in May, so 4 years of college for 2 kids has tapped me out. My DS may be...

He got Active Duty MI which was his first choice.

My DS got his BOLC date today. He got his 1st choice, so he is headed to Ft. Huachuca July 1st. Only a 1400 mile drive...

My son is an MS IV at Vanderbilt. He is not an engineering major, but his roommate and several fellow cadets are. Vanderbilt is not a big program, but its graduates do very well. Last year over 50% were an overall E at LDAC including my son who will also be a Distinguished Military Graduate and...