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My son is headed to USAF basic! Future C-17 loadmaster.
Vanity | 20 Sep 2016 | Vanity

Posted on 09/20/2016 3:15:38 PM PDT by PilotDave

My only son is off to basic training for the Air Force. Adam is his name. He joined the 401st Reserve Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston in SC late in his senior year in High School when he was only 17yo. He managed to get a loadmaster position on the C-17. He graduated high school with a life scholarship to any in state SC school. But he wanted to serve his country and pay his own way through school. He is a scratch golfer. He recently soloed a multi engine airplane. Loves to hunt and fish. He's a fine young man. He gives me hope for the future of this country.


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
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1 posted on 09/20/2016 3:15:38 PM PDT by PilotDave
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To: PilotDave

:)
Best of luck to your son.
A real American.


2 posted on 09/20/2016 3:18:35 PM PDT by mowowie (Press 2 for Deportation)
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To: PilotDave

Godspeed Adam.


3 posted on 09/20/2016 3:19:13 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (Hillary Clinton AKA The Potemkin Princess of the Potomac)
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To: PilotDave

Where is the USAF on this program?

I am advising young folks AGAINST a military career at this point in time. Mobile brainwashing teams are forcing sailors to undergo, and “pass,” forced transgender-is-normal “training.”

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/09/18/navy-requires-sailors-undergo-transgender-education-july-2017/


4 posted on 09/20/2016 3:20:35 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: PilotDave

Why not be a USAF pilot instead of a loadmaster?


5 posted on 09/20/2016 3:21:45 PM PDT by vigilence (Vigilence)
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To: PilotDave

Sounds like a great kid. My boy graduated basic a few weeks ago and is in Wichita Falls now.

So proud of the few that actually care enough to serve.


6 posted on 09/20/2016 3:24:00 PM PDT by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: Travis McGee

Good reason to vote for Trump, rather than not serving at all.


7 posted on 09/20/2016 3:24:41 PM PDT by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: PilotDave

Cool son.

Proud dad.

Best wishes.

Now all we need is a good President


8 posted on 09/20/2016 3:25:34 PM PDT by jcon40
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To: PilotDave

Cool son.

Proud dad.

Best wishes.

Now all we need is a good President


9 posted on 09/20/2016 3:25:35 PM PDT by jcon40
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To: vigilence

Gotta get the college degree first.


10 posted on 09/20/2016 3:25:47 PM PDT by Safetgiver (Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: mowowie

Good luck to your son, God bless him and tell him thank you.


11 posted on 09/20/2016 3:25:49 PM PDT by jmacusa ("Dats all I can stands 'cuz I can't stands no more!''-- Popeye The Sailorman.)
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To: vigilence

Being enlisted while you get your college degree is a good way to get AF references to get into the pilot program.


12 posted on 09/20/2016 3:26:19 PM PDT by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: PilotDave
Congratulations, and good luck to him!

C-17 loadmasters sometimes have to deal with foul loads.


On her way to Libya in 2011

13 posted on 09/20/2016 3:26:27 PM PDT by cynwoody
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To: vigilence

Pilot is his long term goal. But he has to complete a 4 year degree. He’s starting off enlisted. When he’s done with training he will revert to part time reserves and attend college full time. GI bill plus SC life scholarship will cover everything.


14 posted on 09/20/2016 3:27:55 PM PDT by PilotDave (No, really, you just can't make this stuff up!!!)
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To: PilotDave

God Speed young man

You must be very proud and with good reason. Congrats


15 posted on 09/20/2016 3:28:26 PM PDT by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailandd..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: PilotDave

Adam,
Best of luck to you! You seem like a driven and outstanding young man. People like you give me hope for the future.


16 posted on 09/20/2016 3:28:43 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: PilotDave

Best of luck hero!!!!


17 posted on 09/20/2016 3:29:13 PM PDT by 1217Chic
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To: dangerdoc

Yes, vote for Trump.

But I would not recommend my son join Lenin’s Red Army.


18 posted on 09/20/2016 3:29:52 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: dangerdoc

Tell him congratulations! I know you must be proud.


19 posted on 09/20/2016 3:30:27 PM PDT by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: PilotDave

God Speed young man

You must be very proud and with good reason. Congrats


20 posted on 09/20/2016 3:31:35 PM PDT by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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