Back in January, I posted on here that my son left for OSUT in Fort Benning, Georgia, on an Option 40 contract. His goal was to be a Ranger, and this path would allow him a chance for RASP after getting his airborne training completed. He wanted to enlist and go this path, even though he had his degree and could have gone OCS.
Well, things have changed somewhat. We just got back from Family Day this weekend, and the day before that began, he was called in by his Drill Sergeant and told to go downstairs to meet a Special Forces liaison. Upon arrival, there were 7 others selected from the entire company to meet this SF sergeant. Because of their scores, testing, and overall performance thus far, they were asked if changing their contracts to 18X was something they would consider. After considerable thought and prayer with his wife and our family, he has decided this is a route that God wants him to go at this time. We know there are no guarantees that he will become a Green Beret, but we are proud nonetheless! Please keep this young Aggie in your thoughts and prayers as he goes deeper in this process!
Thanks and Gig'em!
Well, things have changed somewhat. We just got back from Family Day this weekend, and the day before that began, he was called in by his Drill Sergeant and told to go downstairs to meet a Special Forces liaison. Upon arrival, there were 7 others selected from the entire company to meet this SF sergeant. Because of their scores, testing, and overall performance thus far, they were asked if changing their contracts to 18X was something they would consider. After considerable thought and prayer with his wife and our family, he has decided this is a route that God wants him to go at this time. We know there are no guarantees that he will become a Green Beret, but we are proud nonetheless! Please keep this young Aggie in your thoughts and prayers as he goes deeper in this process!
Thanks and Gig'em!