There's a commander that keeps in touch with the soldiers in Shaun's platoon and a few others. He has created a blog that talks about what they do almost every day. From what I've read things are going pretty good with the soldiers. I've been worried because I've heard stories from my dad and grandpa about basic training and the way the sergeants treat them is not pleasant. Shaun told me that their not allowed to lay a hand on the soldiers anymore, but what I didn't know is that they are not allowed to verbally abuse the soldiers either. They're not supposed to curse at them. They are trying to encourage them. I think that's a much better tactic anyway. :) They should have started that long ago. No one feels good about themselves and tries much harder when someone's yelling degrading remarks in their ear. So I'm very grateful that has changed. I'm not so worried about it now. This commander is assuring us that the soldiers are safe. It's kind of fun to read about some of the things they are doing. He has also posted a few pictures so I've been trying to see if Shaun's in any of them. not yet... in the post the commander put up yesterday he said we'd hear from Shaun this weekend! I wasn't expecting that so I'm pretty excited! I can't wait to talk to him, it's been a week. Time is going faster than I thought it would, at least when I stay busy. Thanks for all your support and the help you've given me.
To see the blog this commander has created about Shaun's platoon go to this website: :)
http://steelrainsoldiers.blogspot.com/
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