Rory is going into the Army- can you believe it? We just dropped him off at the new recruit collection zone in Salt Lake City. (There were quite a few others there... oh my goodness- they are just kids!) He has been preparing for this for several months and has been living here at home for the last month to get a little more family time. We tried to talk him into going in as an officer, since he has a degree and all, but he wanted to do the work and then after (active duty? don't know) be an officer. He thought that knowing what is expected of him first would help him be a better officer in the future. He will be going to Missouri for basic training, then to Fort Huachuca in AZ, probably around December. He is signed up for 3 years of active duty and I think another 8? (good gravy!) of reserves.
It's hair cut time! Better get used to those nubs, soldier.
With Rory @ the drop-of zone in SLC.
That's one nubby noggin, dude!
Here he is swearing in... @#$%^&*!
Rory with his new employer's flag in the background
Good luck, Private Specialist Zaugg "...and you- SEMPER FI!" No, that's not right, that's the Marines. "...and you- BE ALL YOU CAN BE!" We know he will be. We hope this will be a great experience for him and help him move on in life. Any chance that the Army will do a 3-fer for us? Just kidding!
Our prayers go out to him and all those that serve our great country... it really hits home when you've got one of your own out there. Rock on soldier!
Excuse me? When did this all come about? How long did he sign up for? What kinds of things is he going to be doing?
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