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| Track Palin - Son of Sarah Palin |
Track Palin is the oldest son of Alaska Governor and Republican Vice-Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin. Track was born on April 20, 1989. That makes him 19 years old. He is part Yup'ik, a native Alaskan Eskimo tribe, on his father's side.
Track graduated from high school in 2007. Where did Track get his unusual name? His grandfather, Charles Heath, was an avid track fan and coach. Hence, the name "Track!"
Track Palin - Hockey player
Track went to school at Wasilla High
School
in Wasilla, Alaska,
the home of Sarah Palin. In 2004, when Sarah Palin was considering
running for one of Alaska's US Senate positions, she decided against it
at Track's request. He didn't think she could be the "Team
Mom"
if she was away in Washington DC! Track became an All-Alaska hockey
star.In Track's senior year of high school, he went for part of the year to school in Portage, Michigan to play hockey. He felt it was a better opportunity to use his skills than what was available in Wasilla. Track injured his shoulder playing hockey in Michigan ending his hopes for a hockey career. He returned to Wasilla to graduate with his class.
Track Palin - US Army
On September 11, 2007, Track joined the US Army to serve and protect his country. On September 18, 2007, Track left Alaska to go to Fort Benning, Georgia for basic training. At the time, his mother, Sarah Palin, was quoted as saying, "I support my son's independence, and I am proud of his decision because he made it for the right reasons -- to serve his country."Track has been mostly a private person, in spite of his mom's public image. the only public statement he has made about his decision to join the army was, "Joining the military is something I've been considering for a while now. I've always been competitive and look forward to the challenges that will come as I answer the call and serve my country."
Track Palin - Sarah Palin's biggest moment
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Sarah Palin's nomination energized the Republican party because of her likeable, down to earth personality. An energized Republican party naturally threatened opposing parties and Sarah and her family, including Track, came under intense scrutiny and criticism by the national media. Pray for Track and his family that they will not be discouraged or disheartened by this intense media coverage.
Track Palin - Off to Iraq
On
September 11, 2008, Track's brigade was deployed to the Middle East. He
belongs to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division,
a division of 4,000 soldiers. Sarah Palin delivered a sendoff speech
for the division at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska. You
can watch Sarah Palin's speech to the troops here.
Track has been assigned to a security unit for his brigade's top
officers. It is believed that this assignment will take him to Diyala,
Iraq. Track has requested that he not receive treatment differerent
than any other soldiers in his division as a result of his mom's unique
position. His commanding officers have said he would not receive any
special treatment.Read about other members of Track Palin's family here
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