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Lackland AFB, reservist,
What should I expect as far as time with her,formalities, what to wear, any suggestions? also,restaurants,tourist place to see?
I’m so excited to see her and give her a BIG Mama bear hug!!
Thanks, Lori
Hi Lorilyn, I’m not sure when your daughter is graduating, but I can tell you what I experienced when I went to my son’s graduation from basic training from the Air Force in October 2005.
1) Pack clothes for all seasons. It was warm the first 2 days but the day of graduation it was rainy and cold. We froze during the whole ceremony.
2) They were told they could not hug or kiss for longer than 2 seconds so I hope you get to giver her your BIG Mama bear hug.
3) My son was allowed to leave the base but had to stay within the 1604 loop (which is a highway). He was dying to have some Starbucks coffee so we went to the Riverwalk and enjoyed a nice afternoon.
4) Be ready to have your heart broken again, when you have to leave her there and you have to go back home.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to ask any questions.
How exciting! I remember visiting my son at Navy Boot Camp during graduation. You must be so proud! Boot Camp is not easy and she made it through.
Blessings to you and your family!
Thanks for your replies :)
I’m here now and it was so good seeing her
we were able to hug several times :D
We gave her chocolate and Mt.Dew,then went to Subway.
We may go to the river walk later.
I’ll post pics later this week.
I appreciate the support.
Lori
Michele, I understand how you feel. Being in a military family, you have to deal with no only the seperation, but the dangers involved. My husband served in the Army for 21 years. He went to war 3 times. My son is currently in Iraq on his first tour. I pray for him every day many times a day. My daughter who is in the air force also did a tour in Iraq. She was there during the bombing in Abu Gharab prison. We spent 2 days waiting to hear if she was ok.
Aside from the dangers and the separation, the military offers many benefits. My daughter plans to make a career of it. She’s been in 8 years already. She loves it. All I can tell you is pray, pray, pray. It helps.
I wish your son all the best. I will keep him in my daily prayers.
If you ever need someone to talk to, you have a friend here. Feel free to send me a private message.
God Bless!
Lorilyn, how do you feel about your daughter in the military. I only ask because I am just starting the process with my daughter. Have you had any doubts or problems with it?
I have been prepared for her to leave for two years,but it still isn’t easy. She’s in the Air Force Guard,which means she’ll be around state taking courses for a year or so after her individual training ends in May.
I’m proud of her decision to be part of a group that defends our country and know there is still a chance she could be shipped off to another country. She’s still a newbie,but is holding her own so far.
Seeing your child grow and make decisions is sometimes an odd feeling,but this is what we’ve been teaching them to do since birth. I only had doubts about her making it through basic training,and that’s over now.
Which branch is your daughter entering?
Good luck,it’ll be fine :)
Lorilyn
My daughter joined the Army, she will go to South Carolina in January for boot camp. Thanks for sharing, good luck and God Bless!
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