Promotion Day for Son

August 31, 2022, 04:46 PM

SW_Sig

My son is currently finishing up the US Army Signal Captains Career Course.

Today, he was promoted to Captain.

He and his wife will be heading to South Korea later this year for two years.

He is transitioning from Infantry to Signal Corps. To say I am proud would be an understatement.

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August 31, 2022, 06:02 PM

Rey HRH

Congratulations.

It's an interesting name hold over for what they do now. I suppose just like "Cavalry."

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September 01, 2022, 11:42 AM

Johnny 3eagles

Congratulations to your son. Based on my only 21 years of service, they don't accept underachievers into the Signal Corp. He should be working with some outstanding people.

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September 01, 2022, 02:16 PM

SW_Sig

Johnny 3eagles,

He attended college on a ROTC scholarship at a fine institution of higher education in your state. WPS!

This picture is from ESPN about 5 years ago. He would have preferred to use his sword on those kneeling but he has a lot of self control.

September 01, 2022, 04:36 PM

Johnny 3eagles

Great! My SIL got his commission via University of Arkansas Army ROTC in the Armor branch. As a Captain, served as a tank company commander during Desert Shield/Desert Storm with the 1st Infantry Division.

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Don't slow down. If you're scared don't show it.
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September 01, 2022, 04:42 PM

Edmond

That's awesome. Where is Signal CCC at?

We always looked at Signal guys as the smarter guys who have actual skills they can use after the Army.

I've heard good things about Korea, really cold in the winter but awesome place to be stationed. I have a friend who did so much traveling while stationed there and took the chance to travel all around Asia.

September 01, 2022, 08:21 PM

HK Ag

Pardon the ignorance, what does Signal Corps do? My thought is this might be IT or communications but I am guessing. Thank you.

HK Ag

September 01, 2022, 09:20 PM

drill sgt

Congrats to all involved in raising this young man You have reasons to be proud....I spent 13 months in Korea (1969-1970) 5th/38th Field Artillery (105mm) 2nd Infantry Division just south of the Imjim River(base camp==Camp Sabre== Munsan-ri) with time across river (hostile fire zone) and some time inside the DMZ and on several guard post hill tops. Korea is a beautiful country.. Enjoyed my tour.. Am sure that it has greatly improved and built up and evolved .... ....drill sgt.

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September 02, 2022, 06:29 PM

Johnny 3eagles

Signal Corp Center and. School is at Fort Gordon Georgia, although some receive special training at Fort Huachucha Arizona (Sierra Vista).

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Don't slow down. If you're scared don't show it.
You might get out before the devil even knows you're there.

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September 02, 2022, 08:15 PM

recoatlift

Congratulations! That’ll make your buttons pop with pride and happiness!

Best to your family!