Milestones!

After some last minute drama today (plans changed multiple times in a very short time), the guys left Fort Riley and are finally on their way to Afghanistan. It's the first big milestone in the countdown. Check training off of the "to do" list!

Phil called me from their first stop just a little bit ago. He was so happy! A group of about 100 people, called the Pease Greeters, were there to welcome their plane in. They cheered for the Soldiers as they got off the plane, they shook their hands and talked with them, and fed them snacks.

Phil said it was really amazing. When they got off the plane they heard a roar from the Pease Greeters because they were cheering so loudly. He said there were so many people that he didn't even think he was able to shake all of their hands!

They even handed out phone cards. It sounds like they really took care of them. To think 100 people came to an airport at 9:30pm on a Saturday night to take care of people they don't even know is really amazing. What a great reminder that America is worth fighting for!