The Newest Marine

Meet the newest Marine. Duncan Taylor MacKay Mead took the military oath at 3:10PM EST on Monday June 26th. For the next eleven months he will be in the "Pool," the group of recruits in the Delayed Entry Program. He chose the Military Occupational Specialty of "Rifleman." His mother might have preferred "Anything Else" but Dunk wants to serve God on the sharp point of the spear. He is trying for an NROTC scholarship (keep praying!). He is already guaranteed Platoon Leader Course so he WILL be an officer -- Lord willing; it is only the path to those gold bars on his shoulders that is still in question. In the meantime, he trains with the Marines twice a week, finishes high school, and continues to play a leadership role in our 115+ youth group at Rochester.

The bluish-purple ribbon on the sign reads "Freedom's Front Door" as does the door into the Ceremony Room where recruits take the oath. As in all things, we covet your prayers and -- remember -- to God be the glory.