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  Going Away Dinner with my 2 sons, oldest, Darien is heading off the the Air Force for Boot Camp next week

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#1 · Aug 4, 11:12 AM
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Congratulations, Dad.  The apple looks like it doesn't fall far from the tree.

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Right on Bob! Slainte' 

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@"Montana Tom" said: Congratulations, Dad.  The apple looks like it doesn't fall far from the tree.
Yeah, the poor kids....  LOL
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Congrats Bob...

Air force is pretty cool. May the gods keep him safe!

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@"purplefaithful" said: Congrats Bob...

Air force is pretty cool. May the gods keep him safe!


Thank you PF, I appreciate that  

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He will be in there for a while, he is going to become a pilot, he has already passed all the tests and security clearances. the USAF is paying for him to get his private license, he is 2 hours away and doing it this weekend, then they are paying for him to go to college full time so he can get a 4 year degree, then go back into the Air Force full time and train to be a pilot

Cue the Top Gun jokes.... 

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@"Viking Bob" said: He will be in there for a while, he is going to become a pilot, he has already passed all the tests and security clearances. the USAF is paying for him to get his private license, he is 2 hours away and doing it this weekend, then they are paying for him to go to college full time so he can get a 4 year degree, then go back into the Air Force full time and train to be a pilot

Cue the Top Gun jokes.... 


That's awesome Bob, you should be proud sir! 

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Sounds like there's a lot to be proud of, congratulations. Pretty cool stuff. 

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Congrats Bob.  My son is looking at going to West Point.  Wants to be a Jag.  

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@"A1Janitor" said: Congrats Bob.  My son is looking at going to West Point.  Wants to be a Jag.  
That's awesome A1. Congrats to both him and the family.  Maybe we did something right???  Hahaha
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Congrats Bob. All the best to your son also.

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Are you getting shorter VB? ... just curious  B)

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@"Kentis" said: Are you getting shorter VB? ... just curious  B)
LOL. It's possible. But boys are not bad sized for their age. Oldest won't catch me, youngest still has a chance....  Hahaha.  In other pics they were both on their tip toes to try and be as tall as me.   Hahahaha 
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That's great Bob.  It's a long road he's going on,  but hopefully he finds it a safe and fulfilling one.

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@"JimmyinSD" said: That's great Bob.  It's a long road he's going on,  but hopefully he finds it a safe and fulfilling one.
Thanks Jimmy
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#16 · Aug 6, 9:26 AM
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Awesome! Congratulations!

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#17 · Aug 6, 9:36 AM
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He heads out Tuesday morning 7 AM.  

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Congrats, looks like a bright future waits for him.  You should be proud.  Are the boys Viking fans too?

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Congrats to your son and entire family.
thank your son for serving our country

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#20 · Aug 7, 7:51 AM
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Just watched my oldest son Darien board the plane on his way to the next step towards greatness!!   so many different emotions going through me right now...     :'(  <3   =)

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