Ft Knox two

We'll see you soon, son.

There are too many memories to elucidate here from our week in "E-Town" KY.
We went out to help our son prepare for deployment, and to see he and his fellow soldiers off.
They are now in Afghanistan, after a week long process of travel.

Pictures tell the story better than I can.

Mom sewing his scripture hanky before we left home.
Fun at Big Boy. We don't have them back home.
Packing 0ver 400# of gear and personals, in four rucks made for around 300.
Last drive in his car for awhile.
Oh, by the way soldier, you also carry your rifle and this 30# SatCom radio with you!
Loading the BM'r.
Stacking the gear for loading in the vans.
Drawing weapons, and wait wait wait!
Sad goodbyes from many families.
Attention to orders!
Let's get on with the mission.
Loading the bus.
A mom waits until the bus is out of sight.
What it's all about.