Yellow Ribbons
In honor of Gary, Jr. and all active duty military who cannot be with us as we celebrate Christmas this year, I have wrapped all my presents in yellow ribbon. We miss you and love you, son! Please know that … Continue reading
Swanson Heritage Coat of Arms
Tag Archives: Army
Junior is Twenty!
Yes, he is in the Army and he is 20 now, but he is still Junior to me! This pic was taken as he departed the weekend before last back to Ft. Bragg. We are of course completely supportive of … Continue reading
A Soldier’s Summer Visit
Gary Jr. was at home for the past week or so, having received a ten day leave from his Army post at Ft. Bragg, NC. His advanced training is going well. He proudly wears his (U.S. Army Airborne) maroon beret. … Continue reading
Far Away and Nineteen
Today, Junior turned nineteen. He is currently stationed in NC in the Army, so we could not celebrate with him. We did however have a party for him on his recent visit. Here are a few of my favorite … Continue reading
Jump!
In this video is Gary Jr, making a practice jump. He is the first one out of the left side of the plane, about halfway through the video. If you would like to write to him, he is currently at … Continue reading
The Traveler, A Christmas Soldier
Today starts with great glee for me, a bit of emptiness eases. Leaving Fort Benning and traveling the friendly skies will be Gary, my first born son, who has since late June been attending training in Today’s Army. He has … Continue reading
Hoorah!
This past week, I traveled to Georgia for a few days to visit Junior and to attend his boot camp graduation ceremonies at Fort Benning. In a large training room where the families assembled for an informational brief by staff … Continue reading
Joshua Returns from Iraq
Steve’s son Joshua has returned from Iraq: We are all very glad to see him back! ***Update*** Steve was given a Windows Media file by KKTV. Click here to stream video in Window Media Player. RIGHT click this link to … Continue reading
A Note from afar
Gary Jr is now in Basic Training and can be contacted at the following address for the next 13 weeks or so: RN249 PV2 Gary Swanson DCO 2-58 In REGT, 198th INBDE 9375 Conway Dr. Ft. Benning, GA 31905-4926 Here … Continue reading
A Future Soldier No More
Tomorrow, Gary Jr. will join the Army officially. At 8 AM he will get his first promotion for being a Future Soldier over the past year and adhering to the program guidelines. At 2 PM he joins others in the … Continue reading