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SSG Peterson (Previously PVT Peterson)

Kris has joined the National Guard. He went to BCT (Basic Combat Training) at Ft. Jackson (Columbia), South Carolina. His AIT (Advanced Indiv. Training) is at Ft. Bliss, Texas. These pictures were taken when Linda, Andy, Linda's Mom (Nancy), Kris' girlfriend, and I all travelled to Ft. Jackson to see him graduate on 14-Aug-2003. When he returns from AIT, he will be continuing classes at Western Oregon University. From there, he plans to enter the ROTC program in his Junior year, and persue a career as a police officer when he graduates from college.

01-Oct-2003 Update: New orders have been received. Instead of attending WOU, Kris will be going to Camp Rileah, Oregon, for two weeks on infantry training. After that he will be transferred to Fort Hood, Texas, for six months of Urban Combat Training. After all training is completed, he will go to Iraq for a 12-month tour of duty. Please wish him well as he puts aside his educational plans and proudly embarks on his new duties.

23-May-2004 Update: Kris has now been in Iraq for 60 days. For his mom and me, it seems like forever. For Kris, it seems like one long day. Shifts are long, days are hot beyond words, rest is scarce. Threats are constant, but Kris takes it in stride. More pictures to come as they arrive.

15-Jun-2004 Update: All Pvt Peterson updates have been posted. Last Sunday, Kris had a very close call. Read the update for 15-Jun-2004, and keep the prayers coming.

24-Jun-2004 Update: Pvt Peterson is home on leave!! More pictures from Iraq have been posted, and pictures of his leave will be posted as quickly as possible after they're taken!

21-Aug-2004 Update: Kris's leave has come and gone. He left home, again, on 10-July. Kris is currently in Najaf. He has been there since 08-Aug. Please pray for his safety.

14-Sep-2004 Update: Kris is now back in Camp Cooke. We were all shocked to hear about the two soldiers from Oregon that were killed yesterday. Thankfully, Kris is safe and sound, but we all feel a great loss with the death of these fine soldiers. Please read the update for more.

16-Sep-2004 Update: New photo posted from AP photographer Jim MacMillan. This one was taken on 18-Aug-2004. Please read the update for more.

24-Jun-2006 Update: Kris has been home since April, 2005. We're so glad he's home safe and sound. Kris has been promoted to E5. He has been assigned to the Honor Guard detail at Willamette National Cemetary, in Portland.

May-2009 Update: Kris is now at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, preparing for his second deployment Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Graduation from BCT
:: Graduation from BCT ::
Gallery of Iraq Photos from Kris
:: Gallery of Iraq Photos from Kris ::
Home on Leave
:: Home on Leave ::
Pvt Peterson Updates
:: Pvt Peterson Updates ::