Archive for the 'Personal' Category

The last visit home

Saturday, September 16, 2006

And so it begins.
A few minutes ago, I said goodbye to my parents. I wiped a bit of moisture from my cheeks and held back more tears as I cleared the final check for boarding the plane. My parents were standing at the end of the line of passengers; I gave them a [...]

Beginning

Monday, May 15, 2006

Today marks my first official day of active duty in the U.S. Army. I am joyful to begin work, though the days, weeks, and months ahead are already packed with many activities. A little over a year ago, several things occurred that seemed to dismiss the possibility of this day. Yet, God [...]

Pinning ceremony with Judge Moore

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Last Sunday, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore took a few minutes to pin captain bars on my Army uniform. I was promoted as a part of the active duty accessions process.
Judge Moore served as an Army captain with a Military Police unit during the Vietnam War. He was known as “Captain America” [...]

Forging Destiny

Monday, April 3, 2006

Today brings more specific word that I will be reporting to the 3-61 Cavalry (of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team). I am excited about this assignment and look forward to hitting the ground soon. It has been a long process to move from reserve status to active duty, and I am ready to [...]

Strike Force

Sunday, April 2, 2006

I have finally received official word that I will be reporting for active duty chaplaincy with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team at Fort Carson, Colorado on 15 May. No additional word at this time as to which battalion I will be assigned.