We made our way to Fort Benning, GA last Tuesday to watch daddy graduate from the 192nd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry. What a cool experience! Other than we were so ready to see daddy, but meeting other soldiers and watching the ceremonies was really cool.
Wednesday was Family Day. They had a short presentation of awards and introductions and then released the soldiers to join their family for the day. We went to a local Space Science Museum, walked through a park, hung out at the hotel, and ate a lot of food. We rushed him back to base for their evening check-in.
Thursday was the official graduation ceremony. All the soldiers marched in with the Army marching band. They had several men dressed in historic war uniforms and gave a brief history on each one. Then the sky filled with green, purple, and white smoke and sounds of gunfire. 15-20 soldiers came out of the smoke ready to defend! Little Man really liked that part. It was a short demonstration of what our soldier was trained for.
After the ceremony we were able to spend the rest of the day with daddy. Another day of parks and lots of food! And finally had to take him back to base and say our good-bys. He flew to his next post and we are getting ready to hit the road and drive home.
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Oh, Felicia! I know how happy you all are to see each other!!! Is Jeremiah going to be active duty or in the reserves? Will you all be able to live w/ him? My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Please tell J, "Thank you for serving our country" from the Doddridges!!!!! We make it a point to tell everyone that we see in uniform, out and about, that!
We are free because they are brave; and because God is merciful!
Love, Melissa
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