Black to White
Bryan’s class went through their Turning White ceremony yesterday. They traded in the black Ascots they wear with their uniform that identifies them as a basic OCS Candidate, and they put on their white ascots that identifies them as Senior Candidates. The Basic Candidates salute the Senior Candidates. Mr. Hooah! traded his ACU’s for a hospital gown. I hope he does not have to put the black Ascot on when he comes back to Ft. Benning after his home convalescent care time. It is one thing to lose a privilege that has been earned for you by others, but it is something entirely different to lose an opportunity that you have personally sacrificed for and earned. Only time will tell us how this will all play out.
We have been told that there is probably no reason that he will not be able to class up with a class that is entering Senior Phase when he is recuperated and ready. I am praying that this will be the case. I could not imagine working so hard, giving everything I have, being separated from my family, and then having to go back and do it all over again even though I was half finished. The thought just overwhelms me.
I know exactly how that feels. I was injured during orientation week at military college as a freshman, but I got off profile quickly enough that I wasn’t held back from the final “graduation” run on the last day. Whew!
Keeping you in my prayers. I really hope everything works out just as you want it to. Take care.