BRANDON TOWNSHIP-Teri Banks has not spoken with her son since Feb. 27, but is hopeful of her reunion with him when the war is over.
Specialist Josh Banks is currently stationed in Kuwait and is at E-4 status.. He serves as a mechanic for heavy wheel machines, somewhat like a semi-truck. Josh Banks has already served two and a half years of his four year agreement.
Before he was transferred to Kuwait, he, his wife Tamara and daughter Jacey were stationed in Fort Campell, KY for a year. Banks completed his boot camp in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
“He really is the ideal son. So outstanding and compassionate. I never had any problems with him that other parents probably go through,” said his mother.
Before committing to the Army, he struggled with the option of college or the military. Although Teri Banks would rather have her son close to her and their family, she is proud he chose the Army.
“We have sent him so many packages and letters. When he first arrived in Kuwait, he was told by officials that any type of mail could not be received or sent for two weeks. After that, we started sending him things a lot.”
Teri Banks feels that it is important to keep yourselfes updated, but constant watching is not healthy.
“We have to feel fortunate about what we have because the military doesn’t have much for comfort over there.”
Bank’s father, Hillis Banks, served in the Gulf War and talked with his son before his journey into unknown territory. He lives in Kentucky about an hour from Fort Campell.