   
he Woods continued to discuss Jodie's interest in the Army through every step of the enlistment process. This was a big decision after all, and they wanted to make sure Jodie was completely ready for it. She was.
An emotional Buddy and Deb
“She decided she was — Deb Letting go was hard for them. For Jodie, the hardest part was yet to come.  In the fall of 2004, Jodie packed her bags for Fort Jackson, SC, and a new life in the Army. At Basic Combat Training (BCT), she spent nine weeks being tested both physically and mentally, facing challenges unlike any she had ever experienced and, ultimately, learning how to be a Soldier.
Deb was also learning, but her lesson was about keeping in touch. She developed a system that ensured her daughter would receive a letter or card every day. BCT was tough for Jodie, as it is for every recruit, so the daily encouragement really helped
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