Very proud dad

29 December 2011, 08:37

trigger

Very proud dad

My son recently graduated from ENJJPT at Sheppard AFB. Got his wings on 12/22. First assignment F16 Viper.
Dream come true for him. He worked very hard for this. 2009 graduate of the USAF Academy. Very,very proud of his accomplishments.

29 December 2011, 18:43

Mississippian

Certainly a good reason to celebrate!!! What a thrill it must be to strap on one of those aircraft!! Congratulations to you and your son!

29 December 2011, 21:05

surestrike

quote:
Originally posted by trigger:
My son recently graduated from ENJJPT at Sheppard AFB. Got his wings on 12/22. First assignment F16 Viper.
Dream come true for him. He worked very hard for this. 2009 graduate of the USAF Academy. Very,very proud of his accomplishments.

A grand achievement indeed. Tell your son congratulations!

29 December 2011, 23:16

505Gibbs2600

Congrats to you and your son. Fine job done on both accounts.

30 December 2011, 17:27

clowdis

Congratulations trigger, you've raised a fine young man! I am envious of you both!

30 December 2011, 19:02

jimatcat

Thank him for his service...Congrats to you both...

31 December 2011, 03:57

TCLouis

Congratulations to parents and son.

THANK YOU to the son for his service to the country . . . the Good Ol U.S.of A.

31 December 2011, 18:29

JudgeG

Congratulations to both you and your son! I had to look up ENJJPT and found this European/NATO pilot training

I remember my fight training days (and subsequent squadrons) as a Disney World where you got paid to do stuff of which others only dreamed. Those were some of the best days of my life and got to spend time with the finest folks on this earth, fighter pilots.

I, too, was blessed to be able to fly single engine, single-seat, too. Kick the tire and light the fire. Always a thrill!

JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.

01 January 2012, 05:49

trigger

Thanks Guys

To top it off - we just got back from his wedding at the Air Force Academy chapel. What a special place. Words cannot describe. And I have a new daughter - in law. What a ride.

One of these day - when his schedule allows - we are going on mule deer/antelope hunt.

01 January 2012, 08:33

f224

Thanks for his service and good job, Dad!

quote:
Originally posted by trigger:
Thanks Guys

To top it off - we just got back from his wedding at the Air Force Academy chapel. What a special place. Words cannot describe. And I have a new daughter - in law. What a ride.

One of these day - when his schedule allows - we are going on mule deer/antelope hunt.

02 January 2012, 01:14

George Semel

No small feat to say the least. Good for him and thank you for your service to the Nation.