Son going into military......

[TAB]

Didn't we send some CG units to Iraq for riverine duty? I seem to remember that. Besides which, going out on rescues in 15 foot seas and frigid water is hardly risk free (but you know that better than any of us). I respect and thank all of them.
FQ13

The coast guard is responsible for the welfare of all ships registered in the US.  it does not matter where they are in the world.  They are also resposible for the welfare of miltary vessels in port( not just ours)

so yes there is a chance you could go some where, but chances are slim.

I ran a 11 meter rib, fun stuff.  I miss it.   

I've got some drunk stores that have made LEOs scratch there head.  IF you think its hard to deal with a drunk on the side of the road, just try it in the ocean... oh yeah you have to put a vest on them before you can cuff them...

[cookie62]

Thanks for the encouragement, I personaly would have prefered the Air Force (they are the only branch that still has a fire dept.), but it is his decision. He just finished his test, and the combat medic is good to go. Now he only needs to pass his pysical at MEPS, which he wiil go to Chicago for next Wensday.

Again thanks to all.


PS. I know the Navy has fire dept. on board ships, but he wanted to be land based.

[cookie62]

Well, he apssed his physical and swore in today. He leaves June 6th, He will be a combat medic. He just got home and is realy excited. I have mixed feeling, proud, sad, OLD.

[tombogan03884]

Good for him !  It's a job that takes more guts than any other in combat arms.

[Solus]

Well, he apssed his physical and swore in today. He leaves June 6th, He will be a combat medic. He just got home and is realy excited. I have mixed feeling, proud, sad, OLD.

He is just starting his own life, he has to be filled with excitement.  

This is the moment for which you raised him.....to set our on his own in a honorable way.....and you've done a great job.

Yeah...it is a sad moment, but it's how it should be.

Take care.

P.S.  You are gonna be feeling a lot older soon.

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[tigerclaw]

There isn't a lot of satisfaction in the idea of going in the service to not go into combat. Medic is a crap job since you HAVE to go when called and you can't shoot back. Every one takes care of their Medics, and they earn it !
On the other hand, when I look at job search pages for every industrial job there are literally 50 in the health industry.
Best of luck to both Cookie JR and Magoo JR.

FWIW, my units medics carry the same rifle I do, and my platoon's medic is one of the best shots among us (regardless of the fact that we are all required to qualify expert).

[tombogan03884]

FWIW, my units medics carry the same rifle I do, and my platoon's medic is one of the best shots among us (regardless of the fact that we are all required to qualify expert).

Not much, he still has to go where the hurt guys are, while everyone else has the option of taking cover.
Got to respect the "Death cheaters".

[Teresa Heilevang]

I replied on Facebook.. but I will tell you again.. that I think you have every right to be proud.. you did a good job  and now can take pride in the man he has become.

[dipisc]

Hi;

     My parents were not happy that I enlisted in the USMC in '72. My Dad cursed me and my Mom cried. When they attended my Boot Camp Graduation things changed. For years after, my dad asked me to spit shine his shoes to show off in front of my other Uncles whose son's resisted/deferred service in those times which pissed them off.

     I had the HONOR of doing his shoes in '98 as they were placed on his feet in his coffin. He is probably bragging to God about it.

     We have to respect these "kids" of today who step up and knowing what they face still do their duty for this country. They honor themselves,family,country and God. For the Vets in this forum, we all remember the good times more than the bad. The expierences made us all far more mature than those who do not serve.

     

[GASPASSERDELUXE]

He will be taking his medic training at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio Tx if you will want to visit him when he gets there.