by kim » December 6th, 2013, 10:03 pm
Combat Medic is one of the most dangerous. You have to go in the middle of fire and get the soldier out....and treat them.
Lisa, don't worry about the hijacking. LOL. Tell him to pick the Feb or March. August is too hot. ANd when they do the field exercises...."camping out", it is best to not to have to worry about bugs and snakes. And Congrats...I think. I have to say that my DS joining was both a good thing and bad thing. I had so many emotions, still do. The FB page that one of the moms set up (closed group) was a blessing. We were able to get the support we needed, air out our fears and joys, basically let it all hang out. She closed the group so that no one else could see what we posted. Our soldiers didn't have to know of our fears, etc. and we were able to support our soldiers with a positive attitude and never let them see us in tears. And believe me, some of the young wives had meltdowns but their husbands never knew it. And we also were able to share information (my DS was TERRIBLE in giving information in his letters). We also had a wonderful drill sergeant that kept us posted on the company page.
I found out that the TIde Pods I sent DS were a hot commodity! DS would trade them for fire watches (fire watches are where they have duty to stand watch over the barracks to make sure a fire doesn't break out). DS always seem to have the 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. duty. Also the cough drops were a hot item. No candy allowed so the soldiers used the cough drops like candy. That , and with all the yelling and a cold going around, cough drops were like gold.
And you know moms....there were a few soldiers who didn't get any letters, etc, so the moms (and some wives) banded together....we made sure they got letters and care packages. Found out for every piece of mail they got, the soldier had to do 10 pushups. But none complained...they wanted the mail. Found out at graduation that one of the soldiers I sent a care package to was raised up in Foster care and was abused. I was so happy I sent him a package. Not much, since they aren't allowed much but basic things like soap, detergent, toothpaste and such. But it is more in the fact that someone cares to send a package. Many of us sent stuff to him. It just amazed me that some had families that just didn't care enough to even write.
Mommy to a Silver Bullet 24" , a Black Cat Cougar 24" AND a Foil Master!