Congrats to the winner of the Welcome Starter Package goes to Carole V. VFW - what does that mean? Telephone interviews are getting closer.

Security. Today is the last day to get your entry in for the Welcome Starter Package Contest. The winner will be notified tomorrow by email.

Part 2 of Letters from Basic Training.

Merchandise page on the website is now up and running. First product is up for sell. http://karenproudarmymom.com/index is the website address. This episode I read some letters from Basic.

Let me apologize right now, I had a lot of fun doing this cadence. I need more verses so send me suggestions. In this episode, I discuss Military Acronyms, Unit sizes and Ranks.

Email read, shout out to a few troops and preview of the next episode.

Signs of PTSD and ways to help yourself and your enlisted serviceman or woman. Contest still going strong, get your entries in. Recap of the available Tip Time Links. Telephone interviews still in the works, ran into more problems. Responses to two emails I received.

We have 2 contests for you in this episode. First one is from me for a chance to win a "Welcome Starter Package", which includes a Embroidered Blue Star Banner Flag, Blue Star Banner Lapel Pin and a Blue Star Static Cling Window Decal. How do I enter you ask? Send me feedback, suggestions, stories, or just say hello to any one of the following: Email: [email protected] Skype: karenproudarmymom Phone/Voicemail: 661-584-4088 Please leave your contact information so I may notify you if you win. The second contest is brought to you by a Military Vet who owns this company. Airsplat is calling it the "Support the Troops" Contest. Below is the link. Good luck to you. Win a KWA Airsoft rifle and full Airsoft loadout worth $500 from Airsplat In this episode, I give suggestions how to cope when a son or daughter enlists in to military. Tip time link below:

Live in studio today is an interview with an Army Soldier. No tip time this episode.

After watching Army Wives and watching their deployment, hearing about a friend's son's enlistment process I've decided to share a little about my son's deployment and the emotions that went with it. Excuse the raspy sound of my voice, been sick and it doesn't wish to leave. I'm not a prepared as I would have liked nor necessarily with it. You may contact me at: [email protected]