Air Force Basic Training Graduate

We've been out of town for an extended cross-country vacation by rail and just arrived back home a bit exhausted, a little heavier (great food!), and happy about all our scheduled stops as well as our unscheduled stops. We had a great time in all the cities we visited and we especially enjoyed our five days in San Antonio.

Adam graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training and we were fortunate enough to have been a part of this traditional military ceremony. We spent some time on the base and I had an opportunity to re-familiarize myself with this base as well as see many new facilities since my stay more than 30 years ago. 

This is one of those bases I vowed to never return to again but I have to say it was an interesting visit. I should point out that all Air Force trainees make this same vow and we all look forward to seeing Lackland in the rear-view mirror. That being said, seeing Adam graduate was worth returning to Lackland and San Antonio. 

Adam is happy... he accomplished a lot in his training... he even came away from training with a much clearer understanding of my own stories and what I have been teaching him these past seven and a half years... all things which relate to integrity, excellence, and doing things for others. Now it is time for his own stories and his own life.

There is a lot to write about and there are a lot of photos to share. Right now, however, my health is in recovery mode as I try to regain some strength. I hope to write a little bit each day and post some photos of our journey here for all to see as I recover in the coming weeks.

As I've mentioned many times before, a little bit of culture never hurt anyone and this trip was no exception!

Sheila's mom, Sue, did a great job with my camera so I could be in at least one photo!
This was shot among the gardens and fountains at the base of the Tower of the Americas.