Justin

Justin got a promotion a week or so ago. He is now a specialist! Woo-hoo!!

He has been put in charge of the weapons. That means that he checks everything out, cleans weapons, and I guess makes sure the weapons have not been damaged.

A few weeks ago, he and some other guys were coming back from patrols, when they decided to jump a ditch in the Humvee. According to my sister, that's just like an elephant trying to jump a ditch...not an easy task! Needless to say, the Humvee didn't make the jump! Justin, still on the top in his position as a gunner, was thrown into his gun and cut his face right above his eye. He had to get 18 stitches. His mother and I have told him not to do that anymore!

I may have already posted about this, but... The tour of duty has been extended for the Army personnel. Each soldier will be deployed for 15 months, rather than 12 months. This announcement was, of course, quite a blow to many men and women, as well as to the families.

Thank you for your prayers.