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- O.S.O.K.
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my son is a cadet!
My yougest just heard from the Airforce Acsademy and has accepted enrollment . He flies to Colorado Springs next month for basic training prior to starting his first year.
He was rejected on the initial selection and placed on a waiting list. Very disheartening for him but he handled it like a man.
His mother and I are so very proud of how he handled that and for all of his accoplishments.
Sorry for the proud parent bragging but I just had to tell somebody.
He was rejected on the initial selection and placed on a waiting list. Very disheartening for him but he handled it like a man.
His mother and I are so very proud of how he handled that and for all of his accoplishments.
Sorry for the proud parent bragging but I just had to tell somebody.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations to you and your son.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
OUTSTANDING!!
Re: my son is a cadet!
worth bragging about.
Congratulations to you and, especially, to him.
Congratulations to you and, especially, to him.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
+1bulldog1935 wrote:worth bragging about.
Congratulations to you and, especially, to him.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
If I had it to do over, I'd perform my duty in the Air Force......
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Re: my son is a cadet!
That is great! Tell him thanks for stepping up.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations! He'll be in the class with one of my guides, Jimmy Frye from Rye, CO.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
+1 Congratulations! Yes, I imagine you are very proud. Coming from an Air Force family, great branch of service. A friend's son is trying to get in as well. Bright kid, here's hoping!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
That is not an easy school to get into. Congrats.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Way cool!!!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
You have every right to Brag and BRAG LOUD.
Good for him.
If it's worth anything, the only advice I give to someone going into the Military whether it be an Academy, ROTC, or Boot Camp is; "Do what they tell you to do when they tell you to do it" and everything will turn out to the good.
That's one heck of an accomplishment.
Good for him.
If it's worth anything, the only advice I give to someone going into the Military whether it be an Academy, ROTC, or Boot Camp is; "Do what they tell you to do when they tell you to do it" and everything will turn out to the good.
That's one heck of an accomplishment.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
CONGRATULATIONS..
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Thanks guys.
86'r, I will tell him to look for Jimmy!
Gak, please tell your friend that I said best of luck and for him to keep trying - it often takes more than one go at it.
Modoc - thanks for the advice - I will pass it on!
86'r, I will tell him to look for Jimmy!
Gak, please tell your friend that I said best of luck and for him to keep trying - it often takes more than one go at it.
Modoc - thanks for the advice - I will pass it on!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Very cool, congrats.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Awesome------Every reason to be very proud!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Outstanding! Congrats to him.
I was a West Point cadet, though I didn't graduate from there, and know how excited he is.
I was a West Point cadet, though I didn't graduate from there, and know how excited he is.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Yes... I'd be proud too.. Good luck to him
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Outstanding! Congratulations to him and to you. Takes some good parenting to get them that far
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Re: my son is a cadet!
FANTASTIC !!!!!!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
While I am Canadian I have nothing but respect for anybody that serves for their country. Give a heart felt thankyou on my behalf. a VERY good reason to br proud!!.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Oh no, not another airedale. Tell your son congrats from one old airedale to one young airedale.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Bragging well-deserved! Congrats to your son and you and your wife! IIRC, he is also an Eagle Scout! Great young man!!!
Re: my son is a cadet!
Congrats. Very right to be be proud. Wish him every success
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congrats I know you and your family are proud of him tell him Thanks for watching out for us old folks
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congrats to you and your Son!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congrats!!!!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congrats!!!!!What an honor....you must be very proud...Best of luck to him.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
More than I can say with words, allhands
Ysabel, yes he earned his Eagle rank and will be giving a speach in front of his 400 class mates along with their families next friday at his graduation as the class valedictorian - very dedicated young man.
We did try hard as parents but sometimes God just puts them together in such a way that they are very well suited for their "time". We are blessed with three great kids and are thankful for them all
More proud pappa ramblings...
Ysabel, yes he earned his Eagle rank and will be giving a speach in front of his 400 class mates along with their families next friday at his graduation as the class valedictorian - very dedicated young man.
We did try hard as parents but sometimes God just puts them together in such a way that they are very well suited for their "time". We are blessed with three great kids and are thankful for them all
More proud pappa ramblings...
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Re: my son is a cadet!
I call that "braggin' rights". Thats an accomplishment only a very select few are chosen for. Mom and you did a great job!-----Sixgun
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations on that achievement.
Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations.
Having dealt with a large number of USAFA cadets though....... keep an eye on his attitude.
Around his second year, he may need a smack in the head. Quite a few 3rd/4th year guys, not all wannabe pilot types, get a real superiority complex.
We generally had to fix that little issue when they visited my squadron.
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Having dealt with a large number of USAFA cadets though....... keep an eye on his attitude.
Around his second year, he may need a smack in the head. Quite a few 3rd/4th year guys, not all wannabe pilot types, get a real superiority complex.
We generally had to fix that little issue when they visited my squadron.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations
May the Lord watch over him as he goes through school and beyond.
May the Lord watch over him as he goes through school and beyond.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congrats!
Re: my son is a cadet!
Great!
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Thanks to all for the kind wordsMrMurphy wrote:Congratulations.
Having dealt with a large number of USAFA cadets though....... keep an eye on his attitude.
Around his second year, he may need a smack in the head. Quite a few 3rd/4th year guys, not all wannabe pilot types, get a real superiority complex.
We generally had to fix that little issue when they visited my squadron.
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Mr. Murphy, he is a very quiet and unassuming young man. Not one cocky bone in his body. If he had the predilection for that, it would have shown up a long time ago. I don't think this will go to his head.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
+1Sixgun wrote:I call that "braggin' rights". Thats an accomplishment only a very select few are chosen for. Mom and you did a great job!-----Sixgun
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Re: my son is a cadet!
"Sorry for the proud parent bragging but I just had to tell somebody. "
Foolish you.
We want to hear about stuff like this.
Semper Fi, or whatever airforce people say.
We're proud of him, too.
Foolish you.
We want to hear about stuff like this.
Semper Fi, or whatever airforce people say.
We're proud of him, too.
Re: my son is a cadet!
Good for him,you should be proud.Hope he hangs in there.
Re: my son is a cadet!
Hey Murph, It's not just Air Force cadets (or newly minted officers too), pretty much all young men and women seems to go thru a bit of that. The military does a darned good job of instilling "esprit de corps" in the troops. So, the big head and puffed out chest just come with the package. The good ones eventually learn the reality of life. The bad ones usually fail at life.
But from my experience, way back when, the academy grads have usually gotten past that by the time they hit the squadron. Though, they do seem to have a feeling of superiorty over then OCS folks.
But from my experience, way back when, the academy grads have usually gotten past that by the time they hit the squadron. Though, they do seem to have a feeling of superiorty over then OCS folks.
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"Every man should have at least one good rifle and know how to use it" Dad
Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations to you both. Now, don't let him decide to be an Astronaut as that would make him a Space Cadet. Hope he has a great career from it.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Other than engineering, he isn't sure yet what tac he will take. They have serious counciling to help with that - as they should.
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Re: my son is a cadet!
Congratulations, you have raised one of America's best.
My youngest graduated from USAFA in '09 with a degree in civil engineering. It was quite an experience, he traveled to Alaska and Qatar while he was a cadet. Also made trips to the Naval Academy, West Point, Notre Dame, BYU, TCU, and several other schools. Make sure your son looks into the outfitters club at the Academy. My son was able to do quite a bit of hunting and fishing up there, including taking a cow elk.
Cody is flying C-130's now at Dyess AFB in Abilene.
If your son wants to talk to a graduate about what to expect, or anything else about the Academy ... I can put him in touch with a 1Lt who should be able to answer his questions.
My youngest graduated from USAFA in '09 with a degree in civil engineering. It was quite an experience, he traveled to Alaska and Qatar while he was a cadet. Also made trips to the Naval Academy, West Point, Notre Dame, BYU, TCU, and several other schools. Make sure your son looks into the outfitters club at the Academy. My son was able to do quite a bit of hunting and fishing up there, including taking a cow elk.
Cody is flying C-130's now at Dyess AFB in Abilene.
If your son wants to talk to a graduate about what to expect, or anything else about the Academy ... I can put him in touch with a 1Lt who should be able to answer his questions.