Sad note: This drill sgt was recently killed in a car accident!

Chris receiving his blue cord from the Drill Sargeant. Chris also was given an award for excellence in the PT phase.

Graduation Jan. 21, 2005

Chris and some of his buddies right after graduation!

Chris and his "battle buddy" whom Calli called "party boy", and the mother and sister of "party boy"!

Calli was able to sit inside a Bradley after the graduation ceremonies.

The barracks where Chris stayed and site of "turning blue" ceremony on Jan. 20 (Ft. Benning GA).

Calli is proud of her dad after he graduated from basic training on Jan. 21, 2005 at Ft. Benning, Georgia!