"I am an American Airman.
I am a warrior.
I have answered my nation's call.
I am an American Airman.
My mission is to fly, fight, and win.
I am faithful to a proud heritage,
A tradition of honor,
And a legacy of valor.
I am an American Airman,
Guardian of freedom and justice,
My nation's sword and shield,
Its sentry and avenger.
I defend my country with my life.
I am an American Airman:
Wingman, leader, warrior.
I will never leave an airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail."
I am now the exuberantly proud mother of a United States Air Force Airman.
Megawatt is now a fully enlisted member of the military.
*deep breath*
I'm still letting this sink in...into every pore of my being. My eldest daughter is now in the military. I've been saying this over and over in my head all morning. Saying it aloud in the car; getting the feel of it rolling off my tongue. I'm letting the gravity of her decision fully sit upon my shoulders. Despite all it entails I am flooded with an overwhelming sense of pride for this beautiful child of my womb; fully a woman now, who is about to stand tall and proud for her country.
I have a few months yet before she leaves for basic as she went in under the Delayed Entry Program... for that I am very glad as I'm not yet ready to see her fly off on her own.
This has been a decision we've been discussing with her for some time and something she has turned over in her mind for quite a while. She came to us shortly after 2nd semester began, this past year, and let us know she was considering the military as a means to help pay for school, in addition to the personal growth opportunities it offered. Megawatt was faced with looking at almost $125K in student loan debt (and this is in addition to very generous scholarships and grants) after graduation, and she didn't want us to foot the bill for yet another year either. Her bottom line was that she feels this is the right decision for her at this time in her life.
Megawatt's close friend Paul, and her boyfriend Kevin, accompanied me down to the MEP's (Military Entrance Processing) Station for her swearing in.
My gorgeous girl, words can not describe how full my heart is when I think of how much you've grown in this last year and how much you are about to grow and take on, in this new chapter of your life.
When the time comes, I'll embrace you and then watch you spread your wings and fly off, on behalf of your country. Fly strong, fast, and with the knowledge that we love you.
Be proud of yourself, Meaghan...you've already made me proud!
I love you!
*deep breath*
I'm still letting this sink in...into every pore of my being. My eldest daughter is now in the military. I've been saying this over and over in my head all morning. Saying it aloud in the car; getting the feel of it rolling off my tongue. I'm letting the gravity of her decision fully sit upon my shoulders. Despite all it entails I am flooded with an overwhelming sense of pride for this beautiful child of my womb; fully a woman now, who is about to stand tall and proud for her country.
I have a few months yet before she leaves for basic as she went in under the Delayed Entry Program... for that I am very glad as I'm not yet ready to see her fly off on her own.
This has been a decision we've been discussing with her for some time and something she has turned over in her mind for quite a while. She came to us shortly after 2nd semester began, this past year, and let us know she was considering the military as a means to help pay for school, in addition to the personal growth opportunities it offered. Megawatt was faced with looking at almost $125K in student loan debt (and this is in addition to very generous scholarships and grants) after graduation, and she didn't want us to foot the bill for yet another year either. Her bottom line was that she feels this is the right decision for her at this time in her life.
Megawatt's close friend Paul, and her boyfriend Kevin, accompanied me down to the MEP's (Military Entrance Processing) Station for her swearing in.
My gorgeous girl, words can not describe how full my heart is when I think of how much you've grown in this last year and how much you are about to grow and take on, in this new chapter of your life.
When the time comes, I'll embrace you and then watch you spread your wings and fly off, on behalf of your country. Fly strong, fast, and with the knowledge that we love you.
Be proud of yourself, Meaghan...you've already made me proud!
I love you!
