A little over one year ago we witnessed Matt Asmus (Kim's cousin) graduate from University of South Carolina with a Master's in Piano performance. On Friday, September 5, 2008 we watched him graduate from US Army Ranger school. It is an incredible amount of work and sacrifice. We are so proud of him!! CONGRATULATIONS MATT!!! Here is a link about what a US Army ranger is. Click here.
Here is the US Army Ranger Asmus, Mandy his wife, and Kim
This is the Grand Stand where we watched the graduation.
One of the graduating Companies
At the graduation they went through a series of what the Army Rangers learned. Here they are in line showing the different infantry weapons.
After walking across the log-walk this ranger climbed out on the rope, lowered himself on the rope hung there and then asked to drop in the water. Matt said that they had to do the log-walk on the 1st day of ranger school.
This is the tower that they practiced Climbing.
The Black Hawk that picked up 4 men on the ground. The army rangers attached themselves to the rope and the Black Hawk took them up, up, and away. I can't even imagine doing this.
4 comments:
What an awesome brother I have! I'm so proud!
I haven't seen any pics, so thanks for sharing! Hope you don't mind I'm downloading them! And by the way, I can't figure out how to keep my tummy flat when trying to do pilates. I'm a nerd. And one more thing, are you sure Bruce graduated with all those guys? Because they all look way older than him! Love you guys!
That was so awesome that you drove all the way out for that! And what great pictures! Love you!
Yay, I'm glad you have a blog--I get to see what you're up to now. I have one too. Does this comment lead you to it? I have been awful at keeping it updated, but I will probably post soon...
love,
Laura
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