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I AM an American Soldier

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CybrSlydr

Charter Member
Howdy strangers.

Well, today is the day. After 10 weeks of training, ai graduate. Just got my phone back, so this won't be a tell-all. Just a little hey and update.

I head out to Fort Sill on Friday for AIT for 6 weeks.

I've lost about 35lbs, shot Sharpshooter with my M16 (32/40), took my 2mile time from 17:42 to 13:20 and can now pack the contents of a Wal-Mart into a Ziploc bag.

So nice to FINALLY have my cell back. I'll be back for more after the ceremony today.

PFC Jordan Sampson
A Co 1/34th "Leyte Dragons"
Soon to be
Bat D 1/78th Field Artillery
 
Congrats Jordan , It is quite an accomplishment that you will remember the rest of your life . We are all proud of your service to your country . Please , check in here as often as you can and keep us updated .

Rich :salute:
 
Congratulations!

You have made the transition. You should be rightfully proud of yourself!

NC
Good luck!
 
I remember with pride the day I graduated Basic/AIT OSUT (That's One Station Unit Training for you civilians, :icon_lol:). It really is a great feeling, isn't it? I was Infantry and AIT was actually tougher than Basic, the runs were longer, the PT more intense and the core training got harder. I'm sure that yours won't be that way though, I've heard from several friends that Arty School is mostly spent busting rust with some training thrown in.

Run times look good, what are the max requirements for your age bracket now? I maxed out in AIT when the 2 mile run time was 12:50, the push-up 72 in 2 minutes and sit-ups were also 72 in 2 (IIRC, it has been awhile) and that went along way toward earning my EIB (Expert Infantry Badge). I know that there is not a badge for that in Arty, but it does carry a lot of weight at promotion time.

Congratulations on achieving what some only dream about, the road ahead is long and the way is rocky, but keep you head down, your eyes up and your powder dry and you'll be fine. Hooah?

CAD
(Formally SSG Wilson
B Co. 3/187 Inf, 101st ABN Div
Ft. Campbell, KY)
 
Congratulations Soldier!

You literally follow in the footsteps of many many men and now woman who have gone before you. We all know you will make us, your fellow veterans proud.

Keep up the good work!
 
Bravo...
I also remember my BCT and AIT training..
As all here have said it will be a part of your life forever..

And Combat arms too.. BRAVO..
Develop good brothers in arms and keep yourself safe..

I still have my Belt and barrel man (Bear) from my M-60 days in my life..
We have always remained close friends..
37 years later he is still my closest friend..

A Big :salute: from another vet..

God Bless you and may Our Lord guard over you during these days..
 
I'm no Soldier, but I've flown thousands of them around...even into Lawton, OK where you're headed. I always say "HooAhh" when they file out the door. So, "HooAhh"!!
 
Well done Private.
Check box marked A.
Next 6 weeks will be more interesting.
:ernae:
It took three years for me to graduate from Duntroon!
 
FAN BLOODY TASTIC ...and im not being sarcastic ...this is what youve wanted for awhile and you did it...congrats..and great job on the wieght loss...hard way to do it...BUT was it a fun way i ask?...thank you PFC Sampson for being in the new class of young men and women to serve the world in our quest toward piece....
 
Congratulations! I was thinking yesterday that it was about time for you to finish basic.
 
Congratulations on completing basic training! Welcome to the armed forces. Be sure you are motivated and hit the ground running and you will be sucessful.
 
Hoo ahh and congratulations!

Will you train on the M-109 Paladin, MLRS or something else? With all the new technology coming to fruition in the field artillery these days, it should be an interesting time for you.

As Teasea said, welcome to the brotherhood.
 
It's a nice feeling not being a worthless recruit anymore, isn't it?


At least that's what I thought when my basic training was over.
 
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