Aahh yes, the days of bubble wrap, never seems to end.
First came worrying about not getting hurt after receiving the scholarship. Then not getting hurt until commissioning. Basically hoping for both no injuries or nothing stupid that would cause the loss of the scholarship and leaving the program.
Doesn't end there either, once commissioned they still need to finish their service obligation. My older son will hit 4 years active this May, that's when he gets to have that final sigh of relief.
As far as bubble wrap, that idea went out the window fast, both sons never really changed what they enjoyed doing. When I think of the pictures our older son has sent us over the past nearly four years, it's apparent he has not slowed down a bit. Surfing in Hawaii, hiking on trails that would give me acrophobia just looking at them, Scuba diving in Malta, or Trekking around Vietnam, and skiing in Korea.
I guess all we can do is wish them well and trust they are smart and cautious while being adventurous.