Monday, August 16, 2010

PFC Waite

Kyle has been at basic training in the Army at Fort Jackson, South Carolina since June. He graduated on Aug. 12 and is now in Texas for his advanced training as a Signals Intelligence Analyst. He is at Goodfellow Air Force Base for that.

This is with his company. He's the one in the front on the right with the large dark glasses! All of the soldiers who wore corrective lenses-contacts or their own glasses- were issued a pair of protective prescription glasses - I don't remember what he called them, but he didn't like them very much! He was happy to be able to put on his contacts again.

This is right after graduation, going to spend some time with his in laws. He got his phone back so he was able to call us.

I think it was a good experience for Kyle. One of the best and hardest times there was last Sunday when he got to see Justine at church. It was her 1st time to attend church on the base and his last. It was good to see each other, but hard to leave again. The plan is that when they are both finished with their advanced training they will be stationed together.
Good Job, Kyle! We are proud of you.

3 comments:

Johnson Family said...

My husband said they call the, "Birth control" glasses because they're unattractive. He was grateful that he didn't have to wear them.

Anonymous said...

Good luck with Kyle in the army! I hope he will get to see Justine more often in the future.

The Plumbs said...

Wow! Kyle seems so grown up. We wish him all the best, and Justine too! We're also thinking about Ryan today - wish we could be there. Congrats go out to some great parents! :)