when you said he was at Alington i caught my breath for a bit, i am glad to hear he is safe and sound, the kids dont know how much we worry, mine was in Iraq, never turned off my comp just in case he had a chance to skype me, also pass the thanks to your son.. darn them!
My kid returned from Afghanistan last summer, newconvert, and has been at Arlington since last Fall! 2.5 years to go there, then praying no more combat deployments again, ever. Congrats to your boy, and please thank him for his service, and to you for raising a soldier!