A military mom shares how her relationship with God deepened when her son enlisted.
Marine ranks Hmmm, I think I lost a post somewhere. Well it's been a crazy few weeks, I can't believe it's been so long since I posted. I'm sorry. My Marine has been promoted a level to Private First Class (Sept. 1, 2011) and has that little thingy on his clothes now. next Wednesday he graduates from his MOS and Thursday gets on an airplane to his permanent duty station at 29 Palms, California. Some of the other recruits received the PFC designation in boot camp already, This can only happen under very special circumstances: If you were an Eagle Scout, in High School JROTC or had Prior Service in the military. You can also get it meritoriously out of boot camp if you are an excellent recruit. Or two referrals in the DEP, as a platoon honor grad, over 15 credit hours of college, or are in the top 10 percent in your series. leatherneck Anyway, whatever the timing, I am still ridiculously proud of my fabulous Marine son! Bravo Team MTIC Up up and on the way: "In the United States Marine Corps, the rank of Private First Class is the second lowest, just under Lance Corporal and just above Private, equivalent to NATO Grade OR-2, being pay grade E-2. It was established in 1917 to match the newly created Army rank, although it is actually one grade lower." wikipedia
Behind every Marine is a proud Mother. We just can't get enough Marine Corps information, especially when our sons and daughters first decide to take the plunge and tell us "Mom, I've joined the Marines". Every Marine Mom then goes right to the...
