Ft Sill OK,-- April 2012

On our way home from Texas we stop at Granddaughter Alisha Neeley's Army Basic Training Graduation  ceremonies.  Alisha has a two year old son Trypp who is being cared for by husband/Dad Ben.

Day 1

Waiting to take the field, we have not talked to her and she has not held her son for 12 weeks.  We are all standing  this close to her and talking but she is keeping her "composure".

On the field, getting her new rank, Ben with Trypp will pin the new rank on her.

 Daddy helping Trypp to do the pining .. Many awes could be heard in the stands.

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After changing into Dress Blues she finally gets to hold her son.

 Sargent told Trypp,'See you in 16 years".

 Then comes Family Day, "free" with restrictions until 8PM, we have  lunch and return to our Motel for some family time.  It was  fun  for Alisha and Ben to be together with Trypp after so long.  We have outdoor and indoor pools and used both.

 Day 2
In the Theater watching them cross the stage  Trypp is a very good little boy. Trying hard to find Mom.

At final formation, Trypp is Hollering "Mommy, Mommy, I see you"!  Alisha had to smile along with many others that  by now have fallen in love with Trypp.

Alisha trying not to break up.

A few more hours

and they will be on their way to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.

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