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Post by pttom on Jun 16, 2006 7:25:01 GMT -5
Since several of you mentioned contacting Chris, and he just got his "official" Army email up and running, I thought I'd share his address.....
christopher.t.minton@us.army.milAs soon as I get a mailing address I'll share that as well, might be a while before he can checking email in basic might be a little tough anyway.  Thanks for all the support! ;D |
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Post by pttom on Jun 30, 2006 19:48:14 GMT -5
And for anyone interested in dropping him a note (which he'll probably get quicker than email) his address is now:
RN# 133 Christopher Minton
G Co. 1-19th Infantry
Infantry Training Brigade
9075 Holcomb Drive
Fort Benning, GA 31905
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Post by pttom on Sept 5, 2006 10:06:55 GMT -5
While a lot of you were at the Great American Parkway Tour, we took a little tour of our own., but not with the Cruiser. The family took Moby Van, the great white truck, and traveled down to Ft Benning, GA to vist with Chris during his 36hr midcycle pass.
This is the point where "regular" basic ends and they begin advanced individual training, but for combat specialities they now combine the two into One Station Unit Training. We got to spend some really good hangout time with him so he could relax and kinda recharge before he finishes this last month of infantry training. He looked great and seems to be doing well. He says hello to you all, and asked that I thank you all for your prayers and words of support. He really appreciates it!
We'll head back down in a month for graduation, and it's on to jump school for him!
Tom
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Post by dlane6110 on Sept 5, 2006 19:47:51 GMT -5
Tom,
Do I detect a PROUD dad?
I know you and Trista must be really proud of your son. And you have good reason.
I'm glad you got to spend some time with him and are back home safe.
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Post by pttom on Oct 3, 2006 17:19:17 GMT -5
Well it's that time again. As most of you are preparing to "Return to the Beach", we're getting ready for "Return to Benning". We're leaving for Ft Benning first thing in the morning for Chris' Turning Blue ceremony on Thursday and Graduation on Friday. Hooah! This Monday, we'll head back to NC, and Chris will start Jump School! If any of you would like to leave Chris a note of encouragment, you can go here: www.projo.com/cgi-bin/extra/terror/tribute/view.cgi?id=15525I'm sure he'd appreciate hearing from ya'll! See ya when we get back ;D |
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Post by pttom on Oct 15, 2006 6:49:15 GMT -5
Chris at his Infantry Graduation, He's now in Jump School  |
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Post by FlowRW on Oct 16, 2006 19:50:53 GMT -5
Gosh I can't believe how grown up he is. Congrats Tom & Triste. He's a good looking kid and one to be proud of.
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Post by pttom on Oct 17, 2006 10:24:43 GMT -5
Thanks Ric, they do grow-up so fast...
He's doing the 250ft Jump Towers this week, and we'll head down next week to try to catch a couple of his actual jumps and then Graduation next Friday.!
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Post by pttom on Dec 13, 2006 18:49:34 GMT -5
Here we go again, the last Cruise to Benning, at least for a while. This time we celebrate with Chris as he graduates RIP and becomes a member of 3rd Bn / 75th Ranger Regiment! ;D That's right boys and girls, he made it! Out of the 220 in his Basic Training Company, 25 were going Ranger. Out of those 25, 3 made it... Damn right I'm proud of him! www.goarmy.com/ranger/ |
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Post by electricbluegt on Dec 13, 2006 19:45:34 GMT -5
That is extremely cool! Tell him congratulations!
Brian
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Post by Wally & Kathy on Dec 13, 2006 19:48:04 GMT -5
Here we go again, the last Cruise to Benning, at least for a while. This time we celebrate with Chris as he graduates RIP and becomes a member of 3rd Bn / 75th Ranger Regiment! ;D That's right boys and girls, he made it! Out of the 220 in his Basic Training Company, 25 were going Ranger. Out of those 25, 3 made it... Damn right I'm proud of him! www.goarmy.com/ranger/
Hot Dang !! Congrats to Chris. He's big man on campus now! |
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Post by Patriot on Dec 14, 2006 6:21:30 GMT -5
How cool is that! Congratulations to Chris! Looks like he is going to be as great as his Dad!!!
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Post by JamesP on Dec 14, 2006 7:45:26 GMT -5
Congrats to Chris!!! And to Tom and Triste for raising such a fine young man.
James
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Post by pttom on Dec 18, 2006 15:50:04 GMT -5
Thanks ya'll. He didn't turn out too bad  |
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Post by dlane6110 on Dec 19, 2006 18:50:09 GMT -5
Congradulation to you, Triste and Chris. You all have a right to be proud. Fine job....all.
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