Well, we got our first taste of an army SNAFU (situation normal all f..ed up!). Corey was kept an extra long time in the processing area because his recruiter forgot to send some of his materials. Then he was told that he is not going to Fort Jackson...he is now on his way to Fort Knox in Kentucky. This gave us about 5 minutes of visiting before the signing in ceremony and just enough time to take a few pictures and say goodbye afterwards. He then left for the airport and that is that.
The swearing in ceremony was very brief. The "shippers" were called to attention and in walked a female navy officer who said, "at ease." She welcomed them and asked them to introduce themselves, tell name, city, what branch of the military they chose and why they are joining up. She asked if any parents had served and two fathers had. She thanked them. Last the young men and one woman were called to attention again. They raised their hands and recited a pledge. The room was filled with flags and emblems of the different services. It was a moving experience.
We hope to hear from Corey when he arrives at the fort tonight or perhaps tomorrow. Stay tuned.
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