I spent this past week in San Antonio Texas as the 3rd generation of our family joined the Air Force Reserves. This photo of my brother, sister-in-law and nephew was taken immediately following the graduation ceremony. This was day 2.
This was the first day — the Airman’s Run. It was cold and blustery — for San Antonio. The run was the first time families got a glimpse of their loved ones after 7 1/2 weeks of BMT – Basic Military Training. I will admit this view made me emotional. My nephew is in the 2nd flight.
After the run, there was a break as the Airmen got cleaned up for the Coin Ceremony. It marked the end of their basic training.
Everyone was given a Town Pass so we went into town for lunch at one of the eateries at the Pearl. It’s a collection of eateries and and shops in the old Pearl Brewery. We ate at the Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden then had desert at Lick Honest Ice Creams. Both were excellent. Afterwards we headed back to the Airbnb we were staying at to visit more with David.
The next morning was the Graduation Parade. Another blustery day. But both days were sunny. David is the 2nd from the right in the 2nd rank. This is at the end of the parade right before they were dismissed.
