Semper Fi

2nd Lieutenant Ty Wagner (left) Lance Corporal Tad Wagner (right)

My two boys, Ty and Tad are proudly serving their (mine and your) country as fine Marines. I can't begin to explain the pride I feel and the joy I share with my husband. This has been a dream for each boy (okay....men) for a long time. As kids they wanted their room painted Marine Corp red and gold...what a mighty room that was with camouflage bed dressings, curtains, and Marine Corp posters framed on the wall. Ty began his service at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland and graduated from Officer Candidate School in Quantico Virginia on March 20, commissioned a 2nd Lt. Tad enlisted while a senior in high school. Just a few weeks after he graduated high school he was headed to San Deigo and at the very young age of 19 has proudly served in the Middle East. He loves his work in his weapons platoon and loves that his service entry date is before his big brother's!

Of course we all know there are reasons to fear for the safety of my sons as they begin this adventure. I counted the days until Tad was back on American dirt from his last deployment. I never asked them to reconsider their choice because of the war. That would have just been selfish. Somehow and someway my husband and I were able to raise two handsome, Christian young men who felt a desire to serve this great country even at a time it is difficult and unpopular with most.
OORAH! Dagum proud of both of ya!

‘I will be strong and courageous. I will not be terrified, or discouraged; for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go.’ Joshua 1:9:



"For over 221 years our Corps have done two things for this great nation. We make Marines and we win battles."
Gen. Charles C Krulak, USMC (CMC); 5 May 1997