Time to brag!

Tom Sawyer was promoted today...FINALLY! I can't think of anyone more deserving, and I say that with as much objectivity as possible. I couldn't be more proud of him, either. I talked to him today, and he said his Battalion Commander, Command Sergeant Major, incoming Battery Commander, First Sergeant, and much to his delight and surprise, his former "Smoke" all made the trip from the Forward Operating Base to Tom's current location to take part in the ceremony. This promotion, along with any promotion to follow in the years ahead, is a BIG DEAL. I would never rely on or refer to Wikipedia as scholarly reference, but this blog is so far from scholarly that I have no problem directing anyone interested in learning what this promotion means for Tom to this link: Way to go, Tom!!!