New Soldier in the Family

February 21, 2012

Eli's long term goal is to be a doctor.  To move that journey along, she joined the Army National Guard today.  She has secured a position as a combat medic with a unit in San Antonio.

She begins weekend training on March 2nd and goes to basic training at Fort Sill on June 11th.  This will be followed by 16 weeks of medic training in San Antonio.

We are very proud of Eli, her decision to be a doctor, and the steps she's taking to get there.  Read more about it from her on this post.

Share this special moment with us.

swearing in ceremony

flower pen to sign contract

Eli is now a member of the Army National Guard

taking picture for identification

Aunt Loretta gave Eli a name badge from her  basic training in 1974.

Browning Military

Former Captain and current Private Browning

Nice setting for swearing in ceremonies

All done with a National Guard backpack and National Guard car in the background

Eli and Josh

Reunion Tower at sunset