Today was Bryan's track select which means that we found out which plane he will be training in next (now that he's finished training in the T-6). The available options were T-1's, T-38's, T-44's & the UH-1... Here's a little synopsis of each of these...
T-1's: These are the planes that will track you to go "heavies". This means you'll go on to fly something other than fighters or bombers (i.e. C-130's, C-17's, C-5's, etc.) The T-1 plane is here at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB).
T-38's: These are the planes that will track you to go with the fighters or bombers. The T-38's are also here at Laughlin AFB.
T-44's: These will track you to go somewhere in the C-130 world. The T-44's are at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas (about 5 hours from here on the beach).
UH-1's: These will track you to fly helicopters. The base for these is an Army base... Fort Rucker in Alabama.
Since Bryan is very interested in eventually ending up back in the C-130 world, his first choice (and mine for different, and obvious, reasons) was to go T-44's. His second choice was to go T-1's (in hopes of getting back to C-130's). Today was his track select, and we found out that we'll be moving in the next month to Corpus Chrisi, Texas!!!!!! We couldn't be more excited!!!!
I'm so proud of him for all of his accomplishments so far in this process, and I can't wait to see how well he does during the second half!! Yep, we're at the halfway point, folks!! Can you believe it?!?! I'm also proud of how well our family has survived thus far. People in the Air Force world will often tell you how tough pilot training is on a family. The guys are working 12 hour days 5 days a week, then have to study on the weekends. Several of Bryan's classmates have asked him on numerous occasions how he is able to be a husband, dad AND student. It's not always easy, but we're doing pretty well (in my humble opinion)!!!
So, in the next month or so we'll be packing up and moving!!! In the meantime, we have TONS to do... You know, little things like finding a roof to put over our heads!! :-)
Anyways, we're pretty excited!! If you're looking for a little vacation, we'll be living at the beach this summer, so come on down!!!! :-)
Here's a photo of the plane that he'll be flying:
In other news, we went out to the IndianHead Ranch again yesterday. I hope to have a blog up about that a little later today or maybe tomorrow. We took TONS of photos, so be on the lookout for that!!! :-)
Love you guys!!
4 comments:
You do so well because you support your husband and want him to succeed. You obviously see that there is a bigger picture and that the things that y'all are doing today will change into a new and different phase of life. You have the wonderful ability (like your Mom and Grandmom before you) to be happy no matter the circumstance or location you find yourself. You make it a home. You have a wonderful and unique ability to do that. Your young ones will learn valuable lessons about life from your example.
Love, Aunt Sue
Way to go "Sky King"!!! Sounds like success is a family habit for the Williams clan! Bryan is on track with the Air Force and everyone else is on track as a family unit.
Best wishes to your future undertakings from all of us here in Tucker...
Great Blog!!! I am so happy for all of you..... Since you know your time will be limited in Corpus Christi, be sure to make the most of it..... Do all you can do and see all you can see and ENJOY THE BEACH!!!
Can't wait to see the next installment of your exciting life as Air Force Wife (and Mom)....
Love you all!!
I hope Maddy asks if you are going to the beach every time you get in the car like you used to do at that age when we lived in Savannah. Congrats to the Captain and keep up the good work.
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