White Phase

Ok, so I need to correct some of my misunderstandings.  First, Patrick is Platoon Guide, not guard.  He is in charge of around 45 men.  He is the go between for the men and the drill sergeants.  He is really enjoying the challenge of this task.  They are doing a lot of practice with their guns (M-4).  He has also gotten to shoot some huge weapons.  He has LOVED that!  They had Columbus Day off, so he was able to have someone take his picture.  He is in his ACU's in this picture.  If you look behind him, you see his barracks.  I don't know about you, but it's much better than what I had imagined!  Enjoy the pictures!

HOOAH!!!

Patrick called me tonight!!!  It was such a wonderful surprise!  He only had about five minutes before going on fireguard.  He had the first watch, so he's going to get a good amount of sleep tonight.  He told me that they are out of Red Phase and now in White Phase.  They have more liberties in this phase, hense the mid week phone call.  

Some other good news:  he was selected as platoon guard.  He is so excited about this.  He said there have been a couple of guys that have presented a problem, but for the most part, he meshes with his platoon.  He requested that we continue to pray for him as he enters this new role of leadership.

HOOAH!!!