This thread has been quiet for a few weeks. Last post was from
@Hopeful Mid 2024 about starting an Instagram group for the candidates. I'm kind of old-school when it comes to social media, but think it's a great idea and hope the group takes advantage of the opportunity to get to know each other, which reminds me, I need to let DS know.
Over the past few months, I've come to think of SAF as kind of a family. We've persevered through the application, competed for nominations and "enjoyed" the glorious wait of the selection process together. We've learned so much along this journey and hopefully in the ensuing years, we'll be able to pass along our experiences to future candidates and the parents who support them. I hope all of us on the list are happy we've made it to this point.
When people ask if DS has heard from USAFA, the response is similar to "...yes, and well, he's sort of on the 5 year plan..." and then explain the Falcon Scholarship. Have to admit I was a little confident putting that 2024 in my SAF username, it will serve as a reminder that God has 3 answers to prayer, "Yes", "No" or "Wait".
For the candidates here, or more positively stated, "future cadets", you're going to experience some great things together these next 5 years. You're all exceptional young people, that's why you're here. It's not going to be easy, you'll learn to work together, to help each other and succeed as a team. For the parents here, we'll see our kids transform into the future leaders the USAF needs them to become.
We're all heading to "the mountain" in a few months and will be together on Thursday, Sep. 3rd. DW is a CA native, her mom and sister live in Southern Ca. We're heading out for a mini-vacation. The future cadets will have their Instagram group, so how about a get-together for the NWP Falcon parents from SAF? Based on the states in the list, 6 or 7 of us are flying in. Guessing many will be there on Wednesday. However, everyone will be there between 1500 and 1700 on Thursday, with last minute hugs when it's time for the parents to leave. This makes a convenient time to meet and get to know each other. How does a group dinner after saying goodbye sound?
Looking for your feedback on this. Feel free to PM me if you're not sure about replying in a public thread. I tagged everyone on this list, future USAFA cadets and future USAFA parents all listed below. If you know other Falcons attending NWP, pass this along to them.
Hope to hear from you! ~Dad_2024
Future USAFA cadets: (
please pass this along to the folks at home)
@USAFAContrail @Daisy Szemborski,
@Hopeful Mid 2024
Future USAFA parents:
@ellensh,
@Twins4us,
@GreenG,
@pezska,
@A-10 Mama ,
@MuthaRunner