I honestly don't know where to begin with this blog post, I have had mixed feelings about Corey joining the Army since I met him. He has always wanted to serve his country, but knew that he would only do it if he could be a nurse anesthetist for the Army! Well, we filled out the 54 page application, he passed his physical, and he was accepted into the Army's STRAP (Specialized Training Assistance Program) program. It's basically a scholarship and a commitment to be in the Army Reserves rolled into one. From what I understand the Army will give us money and insurance while Corey is in school (two
great things), and then he will be required to work for them one weekend a month and two weeks a year for four years after school. Oh, and he will 100% be deployed for a period of 90 days. That's my least favorite part! To be honest, I don't really know what he is going to be required to do, does anybody really know what they are signing up for when they join the armed forces?!? That's what scares me, but it's what excites Corey! He loves adventure and is looking forward to new experiences.
On December 16, 2011 Corey was commissioned an officer in the United States Army! One of the recruiters started crying after he took his Oath of Office and it made me emotional for the rest of the night. Corey and I both felt a renewed sense of pride for our Country that day, and Adelynn has a new saying for when she does something hard, she says, "I'm Army Strong"!
Corey took the Oath of Office with his family right by his side!
Feel free to call him Lieutenant Anderson : )
My brother-in-law joined the Navy to help put him through Dental school. He had to serve too and I don't remember how long he was deployed but I could ask for you if you'd like to know what he had to do and what was expected of him?
ReplyDelete~Heather S. (It wouldn't let me publish my name :)
Congrats Lieutenant!
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