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Sergeant Adams

I know I am biased, but I absolutely love this picture
After 13 months of waiting, my husband was finally promoted to Sergeant! **Happy Dance** He passed the promotion board in August 2013, but had to wait. and wait. and wait until he earned enough promotion points as well as for the points to drop to a reachable level.  I don't agree with the point system, but since that is the way things work in the lower enlisted side of the Army, I suppose we will just have to play the game until he can switch over the officer side.

In terms of pay, he was promoted on October 1, 2014, but he waited an entire week to get pinned, just so that I could do it. I was really surprised he did this because he can't be called Sergeant Adams until he gets pinned. It would have driven me crazy if I were in his position, but I am really touched that he sacrificed so that I could take part in the event.

Being in the Army can be silly sometimes. Most of the times.  But, it is the small thing, like pinning my husband, that make it worthwhile.

I'm ready for more adventures.

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  1. SheriOctober 9, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Awesome! Way to go, Marshall! And I agree, that is one super cute picture!

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  2. GlenOctober 9, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    YAY! Congratulations to you both!

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  3. Mis RisOctober 10, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Aw! That's really awesome that he waited for you to get back. And WAY TO GO Sergeant!

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