This week is a milestone for Blake. He's half way through his training in Virginia and half way through this particular phase. So far, all is going just great! He's doing well on his tests and staying out of trouble. However, that being said, why is it that just when things are going so well, he goes and gets himself a weekend pass? The last one was very expensive and the one this past weekend, while not as costly as the first, was still scary in its own right. The most recent pass was for his group's great performance in the obstacle course, and it was a "full" weekend pass, which meant that he could leave after school on Friday and wasn't due back until formation on Sunday night.
More good news from Virginia. Blake got promoted to private second class (PV2). The promotion took effect on the 22nd of April, so now we have to address Blake as "Private Windsor". Oops, that what we've been addressing him as all along. Oh, well, that's the Army. The best part is it comes with a pay increase. ;-)
Blake also got his preliminary duty assignment last week. He's scheduled to go to Ft. Hood in Texas when he gets out of training, but he says that's not all set in stone. He's not disappointed with the assignment as he'll be about 5 hours from home even though he was hoping to go somewhere a little more exciting than back to Texas.
Every day brings him closer to the end of his training, and that's what he wants now most of all. It's been a long 2 1/2 months up there, and even though he loves Virginia, he misses his friends and family. This assignment will allow him to see everyone he loves a little more regularly than he had expected.
Well, that's about all that's new from Ft. Belvoir. We'll put more online as we learn more.
Till next time.
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