Above All
My son voluntarily enlisted in the Air Force yesterday. He heads off for Basic Training on October 28th.
To be honest, that would not have been my first choice for him. At a minimum, I would have preferred that he finish college first. But in the end, it is his choice to make. All that I can and did do as a parent is ensure that he had plenty of choices available to him.
My maternal grandfather, my wife’s father and his three brothers all served in various armed forces.
I’m not yet sure of the details, but apparently his assignment will involve the maintenance and service of on-board radar equipment.
Sam, all the best to your son, and I wish him all the luck in his career. As a parent I understand the feelings about your child’s future. While it may not be your first choice, you have to feel good that he is making his own choices and that he has chosen a real career. I hope it works out for the whole family. Paul
Posted by Paul Fremantle at
Good luck to him.
I am commenting only because I left for basic training for the Air Force on an October 28th — 31 years ago. Although I didn’t enjoy military life much, in retrospect it was a mostly positive experience for me. I had many travel opportunities, I learned a lot of self discipline, and I got a lot of young stupidness out of my system while I was still under adult supervision.
I hope his military time is, at the least, no worse...
Posted by Jack William Bell atSam,
Thanks your son for his service. I and the rest of the country appreciate his sacrifice in time of war.
My enlisting in the Marines at 18, has shaped my life.
Semper Fi,
Maj Nick Chalko
Sam,
Congratulations to both you and your son. I’m a somewhat regular reader here, and a veteran. I’m sure your son will do well, and please know that we appreciate his service.
Mark Schmeets
Posted by Mark Schmeets atCongrats. I know you may have mixed feelings about this but we definitely appreciate and honor your son’s willingness to serve.
Posted by James Snell at
I follow your planet feed. This one struck me because I have a teenage son and, quite honestly, worry about the choices he will make. Good luck to your boy.
Posted by Bud Gibson at