Well, I highly doubt any of you want to hear about how basic went for Benjy from me but considering Benj has been running from one thing to the next since he got home and relief is nowhere in sight, I'm your informant!
The first week was spent recieving all the company. Process paperwork, physicals, haircuts, etc. Benj said they had to hurry up to wait wherever they went. When they actually got to their barracks and were set up, the real work began.
This is part of an obstacle course they had to complete in the 1st week of training. They had to caterpillar crawl under those ropes. These pics were posted on facebook so I'm not even sure if that's Benj but it sure looks like him : )
If you use your zoom, Benj is standing to the left of the rope ladder.
This was one of those problem solving challenges where they had to figure out as a group. The better they work together, the faster and dryer they stay!
The really good stuff! The gas chamber. don don don! They start with their masks on and then have to take them off inside, recite information, and come out without touching their eyes, face, etc. Because if they do, it's a LOT worse! I believe Benj is just about to go in the door.
Grenade training! Benj scored an expert in grenade! There's my man holding that grenade to his chest right by the door.
Benj also scored expert in rifle marksmanship! He looks so serious, eh?
This pic was taken at the 3rd Field Training Exercise. It's 5 days in the field putting all your training into practice. Benj was the Platoon Guide for a couple of weeks and into this training. This is my all time favorite pic taken. He is a hunk!
All in all, Benj sailed through Basic with ease. He said he didn't realize how difficult it would be to not be with the family but was able to handle all the physical and mental demands put upon him! I'm so proud of him and am so grateful for how hard he works! I'm also grateful to the Lord for safely bringing Benj home and for giving us both the strength to get through those 10 weeks! 
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