2nd part of our Trip...Lackland AFB

After having a restful evening we searched out for breakfast and then headed to Lackland Air Force Base. We needed to get our Base Pass changed to a day early because we were staying on base at the Air Force Inns. This was a great tip emailed to me by another Mom who knew you could stay on base. When our son had a Base Pass we were not allowed to take him off base. So, instead of hanging out at the small mini-malls...where everyone else was hanging out...we went back to the room. He was able to get some zzzz's and get on the internet with our Laptop. Civilization!! He was so tired.
This picture was taken on Friday after taking care of some stuff. He wanted to watch one of the movies we brought him. Within seconds he was out. :o)

Thursday was the first day we got to see him. The Airman's Run...


All the squadrons ran down the street, around the block then down the street again, all while chanting. I yelled at him and he heard me...so did the his other flight members. Proud Mom. :o) We did not get to talk to him at this point. After the Airman's Run we had a couple hours before the Coin Ceremony. Hubby and I went back to the hotel room and waited. The Coin Ceremony is when the Airmen really feel like they Graduated. The Graduation Parade is Friday but the Coin Ceremony is when they get their prized coin. After the Coin Ceremony is the first time we get to hugg our Airman. Here are a few picture of the Coin Ceremony...


Their Flight had a surprise inspection and was not ready so they lost most of the Base Pass this day. They only had 1 1/2 hours of a 5 hour pass. We met several of his friends and headed to the Mini-Mall, the local hangout, until he had to go back to the Dorm.

Friday was the Graduation Parade where they are in their Dress Blues and march in front of the General. I do not know all the titles yet so forgive me if I am not calling him by his true rank. Please correct me if you know what it is. :o) Anyway, after the parade we had the privilage to see the dorm. Here are a few pictures of the Parade and the Dorm. And Yes that is his bed and closet. Great Job Son!!
This picture is of his Flight in front of one of many planes on Base right after the Dorm Tour.


Even though there was not much time with our boy we had a wonderful time with him. Quality not quantity. He is off at Tech School now and is doing well. He still has the BMT Yuck! They all get sick in BMT and it lingers for a month or two afterwards. He is very excited since he found out his first duty station is in Florida. Sun and Fun, he says.

Hope all is well your way and I will keep you posted about our Boy, oops Airman. :o)

Love to all