My boy is all grown up

[SuperSix]

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.

[$1987 GN$]

Congrats to him and you!

Keep us up to date as things progress forward.

AJ___

[Top Speed]

Congrats!

[Charlief1]

Boy he's gonna learn what it's like to be a cop. Hopefully he gets some time overseas and has a good time.

[gbsean]

never knew you had a kid...congrats ...they grow up fast

[Pyro6]

Congratulation s, let the pride continue

[Shimy87]

Tell him thank you for serving! 

[SuperSix]

Thanks fellas.

I truly think he's one of the people that needs the discipline and structure to have a good career.

[Steve Wood]

Congratulation s to both of you!

[motorhead]

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/

[ULYCYC]

Congratulation s I think all kids should do a stint in the military

[tb3]

x2 on what ulycyc said. 
tell him thanks for me too, supa!!!

[SuperSix]

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

Best part is this:

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.

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)

[ULYCYC]

He will be safer in the Air Force then under a car with no horses

[SuperSix]

 

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