Topic: Our kids are enlisting

[oHIobellboy]

That's awesome Mike and Debi. I know we talked quite a while at Bratfest about it. I know the Army has some better enlistment bonuses and school payouts, however the Air Force pays 100% tuition as well. If nothing else tell them to make the best out of the schooling. I kick myself everyday for not taking advantage of it. I know it will make them better people in the long run and if nothing else will teach them the respect, honor and integrity that is missing is so many of today's younger crowd. 

After 22 yrs in teh Air Force I can honestly say that I am a different person and feels great to hear someone tell you thank you for your service but I in turn tell them, no thank you for your support.

If extended stay is what you need next year just let me know, we are a couple of hours away from Ft Leonardwood but you are more than welcome to stay here for a few days and we will even be there for graduation with you.

That would be great Donnie. I'm sure Heather would even like you guys being there. 

[Ski Edition]

Well the results are in. Heather scored a 90 on her test yesterday. From what I understand, she should qualify for just about any job she chooses.

Great Job Heather!!!  She is Air Force material!!     

[Richie_Rich]

We're a couple hours away from Ft. Leonardwood too.

You are always welcome.

I wish them both the best of luck.

[oHIobellboy]

Well Donnie and Rich, I appreciate the offers but things have taken a turn. Believe it or not there are no openings for the next 18 months in the intelligence areas that she wanted to go into. Instead she chose PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer. I guess letting her push the big red train horn button led her to wanting to push other buttons and blow stuff up.
 Anyway, She's going to basic at Fort Jackson SC. Her AIT will start Tues Sept 6th at Ft. Sill, OK. Depending on what day her graduation is will determine if we are at Bratfest this year.
 She was told that Basic is 9 wks and 4 days. She leaves June 20th but was told that the first week there is week "0"
so her Basic won't start until June 27.

[Ski Edition]

Well Donnie and Rich, I appreciate the offers but things have taken a turn. Believe it or not there are no openings for the next 18 months in the intelligence areas that she wanted to go into. Instead she chose PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer. I guess letting her push the big red train horn button led her to wanting to push other buttons and blow stuff up.
 Anyway, She's going to basic at Fort Jackson SC. Her AIT will start Tues Sept 6th at Ft. Sill, OK. Depending on what day her graduation is will determine if we are at Bratfest this year.
 She was told that Basic is 9 wks and 4 days. She leaves June 20th but was told that the first week there is week "0"
so her Basic won't start until June 27.

Great for her!!!  I remember when I enlisted---I was very excited and couldn't wait to get there!! 

Maybe Bratfest in Oklahoma??   

[Donnie1]

Well Donnie and Rich, I appreciate the offers but things have taken a turn. Believe it or not there are no openings for the next 18 months in the intelligence areas that she wanted to go into. Instead she chose PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer. I guess letting her push the big red train horn button led her to wanting to push other buttons and blow stuff up.
 Anyway, She's going to basic at Fort Jackson SC. Her AIT will start Tues Sept 6th at Ft. Sill, OK. Depending on what day her graduation is will determine if we are at Bratfest this year.
 She was told that Basic is 9 wks and 4 days. She leaves June 20th but was told that the first week there is week "0"
so her Basic won't start until June 27.

Wow, that's quite the turn of events. Congrats for her. That would be awesome to be able to blow stuff up like that.

[oHIobellboy]

Great for her!!!  I remember when I enlisted---I was very excited and couldn't wait to get there!! 

Maybe Bratfest in Oklahoma??   

When my little brother graduated from Fort Dix the let me take him down to Aberdeen proving grounds as I lived on the south side of Baltimore at the time. I wonder if I can pull that off with my daughter and detour through St. Louis. 


BTW all, I sent her the link so she can read this. She says thank you to all.

[Richie_Rich]

I guess with the military, you don't know until you know.

I'm glad she found something she wants to do.

The welcome mat is always out.....well at least in spirit. We don't have an actual door mat.

[oHIobellboy]

Well here's the latest update. Karl needed to get an eye exam and then back to MEPS in Cleveland. He got sworn in on Monday and will leave for Ft Leonardwood either 12/28 or 01/04 so it looks like a trip sometime in March for us.
Heather is still working on gaining weight so we'll see where she ends up going.

[Ski Edition]

Well here's the latest update. Karl needed to get an eye exam and then back to MEPS in Cleveland. He got sworn in on Monday and will leave for Ft Leonardwood either 12/28 or 01/04 so it looks like a trip sometime in March for us.
Heather is still working on gaining weight so we'll see where she ends up going.

Great news, but slow down on the modding and buy some groceries!!!!