A Leader

Thedragonslayer · #1 09-21-2011, 11:28 PM

This here is my niece and pride is a very small word for what Im feeling for her. She has a heart for those who are wounded and wants to work with them and their families. That has been her dream since she was a Sophomore in high school and she took huge steps in the past couple of months to make it happen.

She had never fired a weapon, is a beautiful woman with a line of crying boys in her wake, didnt even know what the word formation meant and certainly didnt have any idea of what a DI was.

She is now a Sharp Shooter, was chosen by 48 men and 5 women as the Top Soldier of her Platoon, was chosen by the DI's as the platoon Guide-on and finished PT at "ALL" the men's requirements in times that beat a good percentage of the men. Oh yea she was one of three people in her battalion to reciece accomendations during graduation tomorrow.

Very cool and I know that she will make a fine officer.

I do not favor women on the battle field, but the character of this young woman is remarkable. I think of Emily, Dylan and now Ameana... it is amazing the types of soldiers COTEP can produce. (ok she was from my sister, but it still counts!!!

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BadOscar · #2 09-21-2011, 11:36 PM

Thanks for sharing

. I bet you and your sister are very proud.

NAMVET72 · #3 09-22-2011, 12:32 AM

I agree with you

, She will make a Fine Leader. I wish her the Best and I

her. Bravo Zulu Young Lady............

douglas_knott · #4 09-22-2011, 01:30 AM

very cool

. i woulda never thought a pretty girl like her could be related to you.

skosh69 · #5 09-22-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks for sharing Stimpy...Maybe now

will finally respect the ARMY!!!!!

AutoMag · #6 09-23-2011, 11:33 PM

Good deal

, you must really be proud of her!!!

Thedragonslayer · #7 09-23-2011, 11:40 PM

So we are all together this weekend with my whole family. Its interesting but the last time this happened was at the death of Ameana's Dad in February '02.

Ameana said one of the coolest times was at the very end. The graduation was over and she was being congratulated by the Major General and my sister comes over and says hey let me get a picture of you next to my daughter! Funny thing was he smiled at Linda and said ok. He puts his arm around Ameana

and whispers in her ear... "Soldier I want you to smile, youve earned this!" Then Ameana leaned up and whispered, "yes sir!"

Now tell me that aint cool as crap!

rickshooter · #8 09-26-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Thedragonslayer

So we are all together this weekend with my whole family. Its interesting but the last time this happened was at the death of Ameana's Dad in February '02.

Ameana said one of the coolest times was at the very end. The graduation was over and she was being congratulated by the Major General and my sister comes over and says hey let me get a picture of you next to my daughter! Funny thing was he smiled at Linda and said ok. He puts his arm around Ameana

and whispers in her ear... "Soldier I want you to smile, youve earned this!" Then Ameana leaned up and whispered, "yes sir!"

Now tell me that aint cool as crap!

That is a wonderfull story. It shows that she can handle herself and that we still have people that no matter how hight they are recognize individual achievement at any level.

Rick

Feathermerchant · #9 09-22-2011, 08:46 AM

CONGRATULATIONS to Amina! And to her supportive family! What a proud moment for everyone. It is young men and women like her that give me hope in the future. Just look at that smile! Again, congratulations!

bvkdphillips · #10 09-22-2011, 09:49 AM

Congratulations

! I proud for you and very proud of your niece. You should give her your CCO as a graduation present!!!

Bob