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Title: My boy is all grown up
Post by: SuperSix on April 11 2012, 07:40:53 PM
Last night, my son arrived at Air Force basic training in San Antonio TX, Lackland AFB.

He really busted his ass to get in - and I couldn't be more proud. He signed for 6 years, he will be the AF equivalent of an MP - Security Services.

He's following in family footsteps, and wants to dedicate his life (at least 20 years of it) to the service.

Here's a pic of him wearing my Father's uniform, my Father was killed in action during Vietnam. In the 2nd pic, he's wearing the FUBAR shirt I bought him, and wearing his Great-Grandfather's helmet liner from WWII.

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z337/Supersix231/321586_2069693270628_1493747264_316.jpg)

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z337/Supersix231/377459_2069692950620_1493747264_316.jpg)


Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: $1987 GN$ on April 11 2012, 07:48:30 PM
Congrats to him and you!

Keep us up to date as things progress forward.

AJ___
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: Top Speed on April 11 2012, 08:14:37 PM
Congrats!
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: Charlief1 on April 11 2012, 08:22:38 PM
Boy he's gonna learn what it's like to be a cop. Hopefully he gets some time overseas and has a good time. :D
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: gbsean on April 11 2012, 08:32:40 PM
never knew you had a kid...congrats ...they grow up fast
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: Pyro6 on April 12 2012, 07:15:25 AM
Congratulation s, let the pride continue :atbeer: :atbeer:
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: Shimy87 on April 12 2012, 10:15:48 AM
Tell him thank you for serving!  :rock:
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: SuperSix on April 12 2012, 11:03:04 AM
Thanks fellas.

I truly think he's one of the people that needs the discipline and structure to have a good career.
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: Steve Wood on April 12 2012, 11:33:40 AM
Congratulation s to both of you!
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: motorhead on April 12 2012, 04:51:51 PM
Good on him! I hope he does your family name proud.

I punted a cousin of mine off of basic training for being junk - I didn't want to be confused with a bag of hammers. Your boy should be greatful I won't be his course Officer for bootcamp... LOL!

All the best to him in this life changing endeavour.

A little military humour for those who serve or have served: http://terminallance.com/ (http://terminallance.com/)
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: ULYCYC on April 12 2012, 09:13:24 PM
Congratulation s :atbeer: I think all kids should do a stint in the military
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: tb3 on April 12 2012, 10:21:36 PM
x2 on what ulycyc said. 
tell him thanks for me too, supa!!!
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: SuperSix on April 13 2012, 11:22:04 AM
Will do guys. I miss him and worry - but I am sure he will be fine. They have a great Facebook page about Basic.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/USAF-Basic-Military-Training/157294844292985 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/USAF-Basic-Military-Training/157294844292985)

Best part is this:
Quote
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE FIRST 72 HOURS

When your son, daughter or spouse arrives at San Antonio’s International Airport, they will be greeted by a BMT Reception Center Military Training Instructor (MTI). Newly arriving trainees are instructed to call home and let family know they safely arrived in San Antonio – regardless if your trainee called you when they first get off the plane.

Your trainee will call again within a 72 hour period of arriving in San Antonio. The purpose of this phone call is to give you their mailing address the trainee will be using for the next 8 ½ weeks. Please prepare yourself mentally for the call as there is not time to chat and your Airman may seem very stressed or emotional. Rest assured your Trainee is just fine.
:D

Here he is wrenching on his TR (Well, it will be his once he completes his first 4 years, and yes - there's jackstands - you can't see them, they are behind the front wheels)
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z337/Supersix231/P1000500.jpg)
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: ULYCYC on April 13 2012, 11:30:02 AM
He will be safer in the Air Force then under a car with no horses :cool;
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: SuperSix on April 13 2012, 11:39:29 AM
 :P

Hee's another pic where you can see the 'stands.

(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z337/Supersix231/P1000499.jpg)
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: ULYCYC on April 13 2012, 12:11:51 PM
That's better.. Did he rake the leaves before he left :icon_lol:
Title: Re: My boy is all grown up
Post by: SuperSix on April 13 2012, 12:30:26 PM
That's better.. Did he rake the leaves before he left :icon_lol:

Damn straight!

I had him clean the gutters too.  :P
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