My son Matt graduated from his training class at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri today, USMC MOS 1345, Engineer Equipment Operator. He trained on a grader, two bulldozers, including the D-7, a backhoe, and various hi-lift loaders. He was high point man in the class of 14 and earned a promotion to Lance Corporal.
Now he's on his way to Yuma AZ to join CLC16 supporting the MCAS there. I hope to see him this Christmas, depending on if he gets leave. I'm proud of the young man.
Pete Keillor