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06-27-2009, 02:50 PM | #121 |
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My son is in Fort Knox going through Army basic right now. He left about 2 weeks ago. It is weird not having him around the house (he is 17, birthday next week, one more year of HS to complete). We did get a letter from him yesterday, it sure was good to hear from him.
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06-27-2009, 03:05 PM | #122 | |
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Just kidding, FMB.
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06-27-2009, 03:32 PM | #123 |
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To answer an earlier question - yes, she can call every day from tech school. And really, Air Force basic is pretty much a joke, especially for those going through it once it's done.
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07-15-2009, 01:37 PM | #124 |
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Damn. Sucky. Recruiter told Mrs. FMB! that unless he gets a cancellation and he can fit her in early, she won't be heading to basic until Feb. 9. That sucks.
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07-15-2009, 01:40 PM | #125 |
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Best of luck to you and your wife!!
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07-15-2009, 01:44 PM | #126 | |
I'm with the banned.
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07-15-2009, 01:55 PM | #127 |
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She's making a major decision, and while it's going to be hard she has my love and support. I may be the only person that understands why she's doing this at the age of 26/27 (she's not shared those reasons with anyone but me), but I know why she's doing it, and I'll be here when she gets back.
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07-15-2009, 01:56 PM | #128 |
testing ... 1, 2, 3
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07-15-2009, 01:57 PM | #129 | |
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That's not that old to join the service. I joined at 25 and there were guys 32-35 who were in my basic training class back in '84. Plus, compared to Leonard Wood or Paris Island, Lackland AFB is a piece of cake. From comparing Basic Training stories, it seems AFBT is more mind games than physical abuse like Army or Marine basic.
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07-15-2009, 03:25 PM | #130 | |
mmm sweet lemonade
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But seriously... I got married at 20 to a 19 year old girl who had never left our home town of 3000 people. Her parents gave us 500 bucks as a wedding present and we moved 900 miles away from her family, to a shithole SE Georgia town where she knew no one. I was in a rapid deployment armor unit and was gone more than I was home. She was preggers after the first within months, and had a 11 month old son when I got out. Times were hard, but we survived. Just had our 12 year anniversary and plan on at least another 12. So while it can be tough, not impossible. I am guessing that since she will be in the reserves the 12-15 month deployments are possible but unlikely?? Anyway, good luck. Military life is a great way to get started, or get your life back on track. |
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07-15-2009, 03:26 PM | #131 | |
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07-15-2009, 03:40 PM | #132 |
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The later she goes to basic the better. Lackland is one hot ****er of mothers in the summer.
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01-22-2010, 10:42 AM | #133 |
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Mrs. FMB! got her orders a couple days ago and heads to Lackland on Feb. 9. She'll won't be back till Aug. 4.
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01-22-2010, 10:46 AM | #134 |
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Good luck.
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01-22-2010, 10:51 AM | #135 |
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May the Air "Force" be with you and your wife.
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