The latest . . .

Hank got promoted! He is now a Staff Sergeant (E6). That means he is one of the highest ranking non-commissioned officers at DLI. A promotion means that he has more authority and he gets a pay raise. Yay!

So, if you haven't heard yet, Hank got his new orders.

When he graduates DLI in February he will be deployed to Korea for a year. It is an unaccompanied tour, so the baby and I will be moving to Utah to be near family. We are currently looking for a house to buy there. We don't know exactly what dates he will leave and come home. But, he will get to come home for one month in the middle.

Yeah, the news kind of sucks, but we're trying to look on the bright side. Hank was actually given a choice in the matter. His other choice was going to Afghanistan and having his military term extended for 15 months. He chose Korea. It was actually really lucky that he got promoted recently because this position was only available for an E6.

He is being sent to a strategic unit instead of a tactical one so he won't be on the ground like he was in Iraq. Most likely he will have a desk job. Why did he learn Arabic? you ask...well, we are assuming he will be using it there. He will be doing the same job he did in Iraq (Human Intelligence Collection (Interrogation)). Luckily he really likes that job and it will be great to have another year of it on his resume.

Well, that's the latest news. So I will be back in Utah soon...yay.

Comments

Sarah said…
Congrats to Hank on being promoted! That stinks that he has to go to Korea though. At least it isn't Afghanistan. Hope all is well with you guys and that the move goes smoothly. Good luck with the house hunt, we'll be looking for a house in about 6 months. Take care!
January 9, 2009 at 7:34 AM
bradyandjess said…
I'm so glad that Hank doesn't have to go to Afghanistan, and I'm even more glad you are coming to Utah!!! YAY!! We are going to be BEST friends! and be we i mean me and squeakers!! ;)
Good Luck Hank! We love you!
January 9, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Dirk and Trish said…
Yay for promotion, and not being right in the middle of the mess again. It will be nice to be close to family again. Let me know if you get "lost" and end up in CO. We'd love to have you visit!
January 10, 2009 at 9:05 AM
Terril Family said…
It was so fun to see you guys a couple weeks ago! Jessica is darling and I'm glad the girls got along so well :) Sorry again about Hank's news of having to leave, but I am excited for you to be a little closer.
January 11, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Sarah said…
Congrats on the promotion and having a choice in the next place!
sorry for the separation... comes with the territory, but ain't so grand. Buying a home - that's exciting! I wish you well with that :)
January 12, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Sister Sommers said…
7 reasons on why we love you guys
1.you are so genuine
2.you make us feel loved
3.your smiles warm our hearts
4.you make us feel good about ourselves
5.you are fun to hang with
6.you give the best hugs
7.Baby Jesica is so darn cute
January 13, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Sarah said…
I had no idea you were leaving! When I saw you today I was thinking you were staying forever! Well... not forever but a lot longer then this. I'm so sad Danica.... I remember our first chat we had, you wanted to start a family and couldn't wait to be a mom. Love you! Sarah
January 13, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Shawna and Daniel Bates said…
Oh yeah :) You will have to let me know when you get back!! Lunch sounds like it would be fun!!!
January 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM
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