Keylime359 2 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Alan just got back from Texas because our nephew (I use that term in a technical sense as he is so much more than a nephew to us) graduated from the Air Force in the top 10%!! :banana: He fought so hard to get in an serve his country. First off, he had a soccer accident that left him with pins in his shoulder. He wanted to go into the Marines and they told him no not with that issue. He then went to the Air Force and at first they said no. After speaking with Devores, we encouraged him to get a doctor to sign off. So he went to college and graduated in May. Three days later he was in Lackland! This is a young man who feels so strongly about his country and serving for the freedoms we enjoy. as a PS he also had to put up with people (family) telling him he was doing this for oil and all that left wing crap. we are so proud of him and that he saw his goals through! He leaves for Maryland today for training. From there we don't know yet. The next part of the non Fort report will take place next week after my super secret surprise trip for Alan's 50th Birthday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 WTG for your nephew!! Please thank him for his service for me when you get a chance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm proud of him too. My oldest Stepson has been in the Air Force for 23 and will be heading to Tampa in August. He just got home after a year in S. Korea. Give your nephew a big hug and thanks from me. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Good for him! Thank God we have so many young people willing to make the sacrifices that it takes to serve our country. Best of luck to him. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 How wonderful for your nephew! May I add what a handsome young man he is too! I'm glad he didn't give up on his goals. This world needs more people like him. Looking forward to hearing all about Alan's super Birthday surprise! :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 That is a wonderful story!! Thanks for your service!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Good for him! Now that's what it's all about, finding a way to do something when your told no can do.. that's what being a soldier is all about, he was obviously born for this :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Alan just got back from Texas because our nephew (I use that term in a technical sense as he is so much more than a nephew to us) graduated from the Air Force in the top 10%!! :banana: He fought so hard to get in an serve his country. First off, he had a soccer accident that left him with pins in his shoulder. He wanted to go into the Marines and they told him no not with that issue. He then went to the Air Force and at first they said no. After speaking with Devores, we encouraged him to get a doctor to sign off. So he went to college and graduated in May. Three days later he was in Lackland! This is a young man who feels so strongly about his country and serving for the freedoms we enjoy. as a PS he also had to put up with people (family) telling him he was doing this for oil and all that left wing crap. we are so proud of him and that he saw his goals through! He leaves for Maryland today for training. From there we don't know yet. The next part of the non Fort report will take place next week after my super secret surprise trip for Alan's 50th Birthday!Im glad everything worked out for him. Let him know if he needs anymore advice (or wants to know how the AF really works) let me know. I was happy to help out.I'm proud of him too. My oldest Stepson has been in the Air Force for 23 and will be heading to Tampa in August. He just got home after a year in S. Korea. Give your nephew a big hug and thanks from me. :heart:Hmmm, I am stationed in Tampa. What is his AFSC? I may run into him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keylime359 2 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Some more pics from the weekend. He played the trumpet in the band This is his long time GFAirman's runHONORS!!!Look how happy he is!More bandYoung loveProud Momma (my sis in law)Just foolin around between siblingsShow me pretty smile!One more sweet pictureCan you tell we are so proud of Zach? We just love him so much and this was such a confidence builder. To everyone's comments, thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 That's so awesome Ally! You and Alan should be very proud! He and his girlfriend make a beautiful young couple. :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 152 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 You know, it's really inspiring to know that there are still people out there willing to serve and fight for the freedoms that are so easily taken for granted these days. In this day and time when there are so many trying to water things down, it is so awesome that there are still those that will do all that they can to keep this great nation on the right track.Big Congrats to an awesome family!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anolefan 8 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 One more sweet pictureCan you tell we are so proud of Zach? We just love him so much and this was such a confidence builder. To everyone's comments, thank you!I love this picture. B&W photos do a great job of capturing these types of moments.Great report, great story!You should be proud.I did have trouble viewing some of the photos in your last post though, they came up as text. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 I did have trouble viewing some of the photos in your last post though, they came up as text.they aren't showing up because the url for the image is wrong. They have http:// and then https:// . If the https:// is removed the picture should show up ...like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keylime359 2 Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Some more pics from the weekend. He played the trumpet in the band This is his long time GFAirman's runHONORS!!!Look how happy he is!More bandYoung loveProud Momma (my sis in law)Just foolin around between siblingsShow me pretty smile!One more sweet pictureCan you tell we are so proud of Zach? We just love him so much and this was such a confidence builder. To everyone's comments, thank you! Thanks for the tip ED!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 He is so lucky to have such a supportive family - Congratulations to him for all of his achievements! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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