mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 28, 2022 Hard day for me fellas. Today I drop my first born off at MEPs. He's heading to Lackland in San Antonio for basic training. I know many of you have already been through this and we've several empty nesters, but man... this sucks. Four year initial hitch the Space Force. 7.5 weeks in Texas and then another 14 weeks for tech school in southern Cali. I'm super happy for him and I think he's going to do well. He likes structure. He was a really smart kid. AP in high school, but just didn't want to go to college right away. Got a 93 on his asvab and they told him he could go into anything he wanted in the military. Space Force appealed to him. But a I'm super sad to have him so far away from me. My heart is heavy but my soul is light. I think we've prepared him the best we could. Just him leaving our protection... Rough. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiPolarBear 476 Posted August 28, 2022 I have a friend that got the "do anything you want score" and went into satellite communication in the Army. She could tell me zero about what she did, which I respect. Very glad your son has what it takes to contribute at that level. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,593 Posted August 28, 2022 Congrats, it was going to happen someday at least he has a bright future ahead of him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,554 Posted August 28, 2022 Best wishes to him and you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,848 Posted August 28, 2022 What could he be doing in Space Force? I’m curious what they all do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: What could he be doing in Space Force? I’m curious what they all do. I wanted him to snag "Intelligence", but instead he got "Space Systems Operations". So essentially they oversee missle/rocket deployments ("Houston come in" type stuff), monitor for incoming missiles, and oversee our military satellites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,848 Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: I wanted him to snag "Intelligence", but instead he got "Space Systems Operations". So essentially they oversee missle/rocket deployments ("Houston come in" type stuff), monitor for incoming missiles, and oversee our military satellites. Sounds pretty awesome to be honest. Also sounds like it could be stressful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avoiding injuries 1,220 Posted August 28, 2022 Successful kids are a product of good parenting. Nice work. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,593 Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, avoiding injuries said: Successful kids are a product of good parenting. Nice work. Usually, but in Beer's case I am guessing it was pure dumb luck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 395 Posted August 28, 2022 Dropped my 18 yr old daughter at campus about a week ago. She and I are super tight, so it’s painful to be away from her. You have my sympathy. Be proud, though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 28, 2022 41 minutes ago, MTSkiBum said: Usually, but in Beer's case I am guessing it was pure dumb luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Hawkeye21 said: What could he be doing in Space Force? I’m curious what they all do. I work with Space Force alot. They handle a lot of what we do with satellites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,848 Posted August 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, nobody said: I work with Space Force alot. They handle a lot of what we do with satellites. Seems like a cool profession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted August 28, 2022 My son recently finished five years in the AF. Finished his degree in Health Car Administration. Other than basic training, mainting some weapon proficiency, and the occasional exercise he didnt do a ton of "military" type stuff. He started applying for jobs last week and already has two offers. Thanks to your son for his service. Most importantly, have you made your arrangements to attend grad cermonies? Some of the proudest moments of my life. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted August 28, 2022 You made a productive human!! Congrats!! Keep him away from the geek bored. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, mmmmm...beer said: I wanted him to snag "Intelligence", but instead he got "Space Systems Operations". So essentially they oversee missle/rocket deployments ("Houston come in" type stuff), monitor for incoming missiles, and oversee our military satellites. I trained for that back in the 80s. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,566 Posted August 28, 2022 awesome J you raised some great kids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 28, 2022 33 minutes ago, patweisers44 said: My son recently finished five years in the AF. Finished his degree in Health Car Administration. Other than basic training, mainting some weapon proficiency, and the occasional exercise he didnt do a ton of "military" type stuff. He started applying for jobs last week and already has two offers. Thanks to your son for his service. Most importantly, have you made your arrangements to attend grad cermonies? Some of the proudest moments of my life. Yeah we have to get his exact grad date but we're heading down for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, nobody said: I work with Space Force alot. They handle a lot of what we do with satellites. As you work in the field, decent opportunities afterward in the civilian sector? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 28, 2022 2 hours ago, MLCKAA said: Dropped my 18 yr old daughter at campus about a week ago. She and I are super tight, so it’s painful to be away from her. You have my sympathy. Be proud, though. Yeah me and the boy are close. Gonna miss my gaming/movie buddy and lifting partner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,031 Posted August 28, 2022 37 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: As you work in the field, decent opportunities afterward in the civilian sector? Focking hell yeah. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,909 Posted August 28, 2022 Proud is an amazing thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,631 Posted August 28, 2022 You forgot the additional 9 and 1/2 weeks for sensitivity and gender awareness training along with whatever that critical race training is that nobody likes and other woke stuff. But in the end, he'll have badge for wokeness. It'll be rainbow colored of course. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted August 29, 2022 He's been dropped off... My heart is gone away from me. It's such a weird duality... I'm crushed my son is gone to serve and soooo happy for him. I know in a couple days he'll get busy and truck on and we will as well, but for tonight at least. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,848 Posted August 29, 2022 28 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: He's been dropped off... My heart is gone away from me. It's such a weird duality... I'm crushed my son is gone to serve and soooo happy for him. I know in a couple days he'll get busy and truck on and we will as well, but for tonight at least. I bet you’re incredibly proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,169 Posted August 29, 2022 That sounds so cool, congrats Beer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 3, 2022 Yeaaaahhhh!!! October is here! Heading to San Antonio on the 18th... Can't wait to see him before he ships to Cali. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 644 Posted October 3, 2022 Tell him the only winning move is not to play. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 3, 2022 Geothermal Nuclear War? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 788 Posted October 3, 2022 Cool. I still have my boys home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted October 5, 2022 On 10/3/2022 at 3:24 PM, TommyGavin said: Cool. I still have my boys home. Relish it man... The inner Daddy in me wants him to be chilling on my couch for life. But I know ai'd be telling to get off his ass and get a job if he was here for a "gap year". But at least he'd still be here. 14 days to go.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted October 6, 2022 Congratulations! So glad you raised a worthwhile son! I hope he’ll be home with you for the holidays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
