YorkieMom75
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Sponsor Question
I was wondering about the selection of sponsors and how that works. My son wants to be a pilot, and it would be cool if his sponsor was a pilot (or former pilot), so he could find out more about the selection process, and even better if the sponsor becomes a mentor. But I heard the sponsor selections are random, and DS could get anyone.
My former college roommate and her husband, both retired military, live in CS and offered to be DS's sponsor. They are super nice and would be EXCELLENT sponsors, offering a homey atmosphere and lots of support. They could choose DS by name. Neither is a pilot though, and they are retired Army, not AF. (We are also a retired Army family.)
Should I go with them and the supportive atmosphere, knowing he'll be taken care of, or should he try for someone who is an AF pilot? If the purpose of the sponsorship program is for support and time away from USAFA, then I would go with my friend and her husband . . . . and hope that DS would develop a mentor relationship with others at USAFA. Anyone have some advice?
Thanks!
I was wondering about the selection of sponsors and how that works. My son wants to be a pilot, and it would be cool if his sponsor was a pilot (or former pilot), so he could find out more about the selection process, and even better if the sponsor becomes a mentor. But I heard the sponsor selections are random, and DS could get anyone.
My former college roommate and her husband, both retired military, live in CS and offered to be DS's sponsor. They are super nice and would be EXCELLENT sponsors, offering a homey atmosphere and lots of support. They could choose DS by name. Neither is a pilot though, and they are retired Army, not AF. (We are also a retired Army family.)
Should I go with them and the supportive atmosphere, knowing he'll be taken care of, or should he try for someone who is an AF pilot? If the purpose of the sponsorship program is for support and time away from USAFA, then I would go with my friend and her husband . . . . and hope that DS would develop a mentor relationship with others at USAFA. Anyone have some advice?
Thanks!