Fans followed Jill Duggar on a variety of reality shows and on social media. Recently, Jill had big news to share with fans on social media. This was an update about her husband, Derick Dillard, following an announcement shared on the family blog.
Counting On Star Jill Duggar Had A Short & Simple, But Meaningful, Update About Her Spouse
Fans were introduced to Jill and the Duggar family as part of the reality shows, 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. Jill is the fourth child and the second daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
In 2014, Jill married Derick Michael Dillard. The two have since started their own family and have three sons together: Israel, Samuel, and Frederick.
Over the years, fans have seen Derick try his hand at various careers, from legal work, accounting, and teaching. He also has a background in ministry training and served as a missionary.
Recently, however, Jill took to social media to share a big update concerning her husband’s career. He had completed Marine Corps Officer Candidates School.
Fans Have Been Following Derick Dillard’s Marine Corps Ambitions On Social Media Over The Past Few Months
In a post, a Marine Corps badge could be seen in the palm of Derick’s hand, which was resting against personalized camo. In the caption, Jill wrote, “OCS successfully completed! @derickdillard is officially a US Marine!”
Jill has been keeping fans up to date about Derick’s Marine Corps ambitions over the past few months on social media. Back in April, a few weeks before Derick shipped out for active duty to Quantico, Virginia, the family also shared on their blog just what their next plans are. At the time, the blog noted, “Lord willing, after Derick’s 10 weeks of intense training at OCS, Jill and the kids will move to join him in Virginia, and then Rhode Island for the remainder of his training.”
It was noted that this had been something Derick wanted to do for a long time. As the blog shared, “Becoming a military JAG officer has been something Derick has wanted to do for a long time, and he even received a recruiting letter last year from the Marine Corps, but the timing just wasn’t right for our family, and then by the time we were ready, we weren’t sure the opportunity would still be available.”
Taking to the comments, fans shared their reactions to the update. While many wanted to congratulate Derick, others also wanted to highlight Jill for the support she gave him as he accomplished this goal. Some comments included:
- “Congratulations to Derrick!!! But also congratulations to you for doing the solo parent thing in order to support him during his journey!! I’m sure it wasn’t easy for both of you!!!”
- “Congratulations! Thank you @derickdillard , for being willing to serve our country! A great JAG officer is always needed. Also thank you @jillmdillard for your sacrifice during this time. Blessings to you and your sweet family!”
- “I was thinking of him often these last 10 weeks. That is a major accomplishment!”
- “Congratulations!! My daughter went through OCS 2 years ago. I know what an accomplishment this is for him and for you surviving the weeks he was unable to communicate with you.”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.
