Home at Last!

The trek to and from HISTORICON has ended and we must return to the real world!  We had a very good visit to the Gettysburg Battlefield on Sunday.  We did three presentations - I did Buford's fight on the 1st Day; Ralph G. lead a discussion of Sickles' decision making process in occupying the Peach Orchard and Wheat field position; and Byron C. provided insights into the Confederate/Union artillery fight before and during Picketts' Charge on July 3rd.

All in all the trip was excellent and I am looking forward to doing it again in the future!

Here is a photo of the five guys who were my partners in crime (ok, no crime - just fun!) during the trip.  We made the obligatory stop on Little Round Top and visited the 20th Maine monument as I do every time I go to Gettysburg.

A Personal Moment

Here is a photo of our son, Andrew, 2nd Lieutenant, US Army, graduating from his Ordnance Corps Basic Officer Training Course.  We are very proud of him. Armament for Peace!

USMA Class of 2016 Gets Their Rings!

It was a very special weekend as my wife and I travelled to the United States Military Academy to see our son receive his own West Point Class Ring.

Proud dad and Cadet Lieutenant Decoteau.  Thirty-three years and two generations of USMA rings!

I cannot tell you how proud we are of all that he has accomplished!  In approximately 265 days we will have an even bigger celebration!