My son has talked about joining the Army while he was in high school. I was scared, worried, and just sad about him doing this. I tried to talk him out of it, but he said that was what he wanted to do. When he turned 18 he went to MEPS, and after he graduated he left two months later for basics. I cried for hours after he left for Fort Benning. When I went to his Army graduation I was so proud of the man before me. He is now at his duty station in Texas, and we get to talk more now. I am still a scared mother, and I don't think that will ever change. Now I am a Army Mom and so proud of my son!
Anonymousirvine, KY
