Fabulous Army Life

There are so many things I love about the Army and I'm a sucker for the ceremonial ... so it's no surprise that I was moved to tears at my husband's promotion ceremony.  I am so very proud of him and his service.  He has an unwavering faith in our military and the Soldiers he serves.  We cannot imagine any other path in life and are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing culture.  With a happy heart, we congratulate our fabulous Soldier as he is promoted to the rank of Colonel.  We love you, Honey! Ready for the promotion ceremony! This is the oath office that is recited during the ceremony ... I just love this: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will wel...

As an Army Family, we think about our Soldiers and their Families on a regular basis, but I still wanted to send a special HOOAH and THANK YOU to our troops, their Families, and all the troop supporters out there on this "Military Monday."  We could never thank you enough and could never be more proud.  You are what makes this country great! If you're not familiar with "Military Monday," here's a quick-read to catch you up on the details: Happy Military Monday! If you haven't seen the live performance of Trace Adkins and the West Point Glee Club singing "'Til the Last Shot's Fired," I know you'll love it here: Thank you to all our servicemembers, their Families, and all those who support and love them. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers ... 'til the last shot's fired ... and they all come home!