Step by Step

Happy December!

Plans are still moving forward. I have figured out that the best travel plan for me seems to be that I fly a portion and then drive the rest of the way.

So I have purchased airfare, and have reserved my hotel rooms.

The family and I were able to go and get our ID cards made up yesterday. That was kind of exciting. My youngest son made the comment as we were leaving the National Guard base, "I feel official now." I think we all feel like we are getting much closer and that it is becoming more of a reality.

I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving.

Merry Christmas!

Chaplain School Packing List

I am posting this for a couple of reasons.

The first is that when I first starting trying to prepare for my attendance at the Army chaplain school (CHBOLC), I had no idea what I needed to bring or not. My search online only turned up a partial list from someone else. So I figured I would post what I have put together so that others can use it for their own preparation. They of course will not need all of the same stuff, but I have tried to be very exhaustive in my coverage.

The second is that I have had people ask me, mostly out of general curiosity, what kinds of things do I need to take. Sooooooo, here is the list of everything that I am, or am possibly, going to take to school with me. Keep in mind, I have been told that I should expect to be so busy the first month that I will not be able to go shopping at all.

Thanks,
Corey

CHBOLC Packing List:
• Notebook computer
• Software CDs
• Printer
• power converter
• USB flash drive
• mouse
• External Hard Drive?
• Ethernet Cable
• Speakers (for my laptop)?
• Power strip
• Extension cord?
• 30 Copies of orders
• Copy of rental agreement
• Marriage certificate?
• Birth certificates?
• Flashlight (mini mag light)
• Bathroom Scale
• Long Johns
• Cloth tape measure
• 1-3 Months of Protein powder
• Fiber/Protein bars
• Carb/Fiber supplements
• Oatmeal
• Coffee
• Sweetner
• Notebook to keep in ACU pocket
• 3 Ring Binder
• Guitar/Bass/Ukelele?
• Songs for guitar
• Mp3 Player
• 550 Chord
• Food
• Laundry detergent
• Dryer sheets
• change for machines?
• Bible on CD
• Stamps?
• Envelopes?
• GPS
• car charger
• addresses
• permanent marker
• Maps
• 2 Pillows
• 9 pairs underwear
• 9 pairs socks
• Sleeping shorts
• Tennis/Running shoes
• Jeans
• Coat
• T-shirts
• Sunglasses
• Cheap plastic plates, cups, bowls and utensils to use
• A few Tupperware-style plastic storage containers
• Plastic bags
• Duck Tape
• Electrical tape
• Leatherman
• Additional Oral-B toothbrush?
• Toothpaste
• Foot scrubber
• Good razors
• Alarm clock
• Cell phone
• Cell phone charger
• Smaller camera w/ video?
• Camera batteries and charger
• Chain Bible
• Pastor Bible
• Soldier Bible
• Notepads
• Notebooks
• Pens
• Pencils
• Printer paper
• Ink Cartridges
• Deodorant
• Sunblock
• Mouthwash
• Gum
• Mints
• Hair clippers
• Shaving Cream
• Bathroom Bag
• Shampoo
• Bar soap
• Bug spray
• Flip flops
• Towels?
• Laundry bag
• Shaker
• CDs?
• Road atlas?
• Jumper Cables
• Lint roller
• First Aid Kit
• Passport?
• Shot record?
• Convertible cargo pants/shorts?
• Passport neck holder
• Packagable protein/snacks
• Journal
• Drivers license
• Hat
• Nice shoes
• Nice pants
• Nice shirt
• Nice socks
• Sunglasses
• Swimsuit
• Watch
• Large& medium baggies
• bathroom bag
• Dramamine
• ear plugs
• Aspirin
• Nailclippers
• Nail-file
• Vitamins
• decongestant
• Advil
• Airborne?
• Rubbing alcohol
• cologne
• mouthwash
• soap
• shampoo
• q-tips
• Antacid
• Pepto-Pesmo--1 tablet per meal.
• hand sanitizer—small tubes
• handi-wipes
• 2-3 rolls of Toiletpaper
• Imodium
• Carmex
• Sleeping pills
• Eye drops
• fingernail clippers
• Dayquil
• Nyquil
• Book(s)?
• Highlighter
• Insect repellant
• Light jacket
• FOR WINTER:
• Heavy coat
• long johns
• warm shoes
• gloves (warm & work)
• Beanies/Hats
• Emergency road kit
• Bottled water
• ice scraper

1st Lieutenant

Well, we finally received much of our initial paperwork. We have what I believe to be official orders for my TDY to the chaplain school in January and then on to Ft. Campbell, KY in April. I will indeed be serving with the 101st Airborne and am trying to figure out exactly which group I will be serving.

Additionally, I received my oath of office paperwork. So yesterday morning I was officially sworn in as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army. Nothing too fancy, just a quiet ceremony with my hand on a copy of God's Word with my family by my side. A proud moment that has been a long time coming. God has been very faithful and His timing is of course perfect and we are humbly thankful.

I will continue to try to keep this site updated as pieces fall into place. As of today I will be leaving for school (probably by driving) in about 7 weeks. Wow! That is coming up fast.

Blessings.