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Just a little nervous - up til now I'm the one...

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Bret

Bret

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Who has had to go places when my country calls.

Crap! I just found out my dot's husband is being sent to Turkey for 6 months. I actually found this out from my son in-law, in one of those “oh by the way” conversations. Still don’t know why my daughter didn’t tell me sooner? Probably didn’t want me to worry about them, because that’ll leave her on her own for with my 3 yr old Grandson with the closest relitives 4-5 hours away.

I mean it’s just Turkey so I’m not that worried about his safety. I know she’s an adult & can handle herself just fine alone. It’s just me being an overly protective father and shouldn't be concerned as she’s been serving her country for years now. But I admit that I’m a little concerned for my daughter (she’s in Texas & I’m in California) as this’ll be the first time in their military careers that one of them has been deployed overseas without the other.

I know I shouldn’t complain because in the grand scheme of things they’ve been pretty lucky as most of their deployments have been domestic (lower 48 & Alaska). Sure it’s the Air Force but from what I can tell even volunteering they’ve been pretty lucky.

Thanks for letting me ramble.

Cheers,
Bret
 
I wish you and especialy them all the luck possible. I have encountered many many TDY trips during my employment with the D.O.D. to places I DID NOT want to go. Couldn`t take my wife and kids either. Overseas to boot. Granted it wasn`t for as long a time frame as a R.A.F deployment will be but believe me .... long enough.
My sympathies
Hoping for the best for you and yours from me and mine!

Ret: Department of Defense Aircraft Welder
Kerry
 
Bret, she'll be fine. I understand your concern, and I know that if she needs you you'll be on the first airplane out.....And so does she!

When they leave the nest you always worry, but she's only a phone call away.
 
This is an interesting turn of events.

...the parent now has the 'wait'...

Buck up "dad". You know all the arguments, too.

Wish we could sit over a beer or two. Just let 'em know you'll be there if needed.

...but you know to do that as well.


<hums th' Air Force Hymn> /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
 
Off we go, into the wide blue yonder.
Climbing high into the sun.
Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder.
At em boys, give em the gun.


This is a sing along Doc.


All the best Bret, it really will pass. Tough when they leave the nest. They seem to remain our children forever.
 
heh...
"Nothing can stop the US Air Force!"

Right with ya!

...but the hymn is a bit more 'contemplative', Jack.
 
The smiles remain the same!!
We're proud of them all!!
 

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I know the feeling Bret. My son flys missions over Iraq and Afghanistan regularly, and sometimes he must conduct low-level refuling such that his tanker-full-of-gas is within shoulder-launch range. I know they do everything they can to stay safe, but all it takes is one bad guy with a Stinger.

Basil
 
Re: Just a little nervous - up til now I'm the one

I know what you're saying. For much of your life you feel it's you in the hotseat and then in later years it becomes them, your kids, nephews, nieces, and so on. In many ways it's tougher when its them. (Don't forget - your parents went through this, too.)

I'm used to my son being on active duty (Into his 11th year now) but never really rest easy when he's deployed. At least now they have opportunities to communicate - better phones, e-mail, and so on. Still tough on everyone, though. Just stay in touch with your daughter & have confidence that she can get through it and I'll bet they'll both make you proud.

I presume the Air Force has a "key volunteer" network like the Marines & one of them may run a unit web site/forum - that can help, too.

(Fwiw, he had a new appreciation of the Air Force when he returned to the States & based on his stories I can see why).
 
My family and I salute your daughter and her husband. God bless you.
 
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