On June 28, 2001, I was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
After 12 long weeks of Officer Training School, which seemed like a lifetime back then, we were finally real people again.
I had no idea what the world would bring in the upcoming months.
September 11, 2001.
Wars.
Deployments.
On this day I knew none of that.
I only knew pride.
Happy 13th Anniversary to any of my OTS companions who are still serving.
My dad (right) got to commission me.
Pinning bars on my roommate and friend, Julia.
Jess H. says
June 26, 2014 at 8:23 amThank you for your service!
katbiggie says
June 26, 2014 at 8:27 amThank you. I’m not gonna lie, I had a BLAST.
Janine Huldie says
June 26, 2014 at 9:11 amLooked like a wonderful day and echo Jess’s sentiments – thank you so much for your service to our country for all of us. Crazy though how that would day changed all of our lives one way or another
Kerry says
June 26, 2014 at 10:16 amSuch an accomplishment! Thank you!
Tamara says
June 26, 2014 at 10:35 amSo special that your dad got to commission you! I love the photos.
katbiggie says
June 26, 2014 at 10:40 amThanks Tamara! It was really special for both of us!
another jennifer says
June 26, 2014 at 12:58 pmHow very cool that your dad got to commission you. You are amazing, Alexa. Thanks for your service!
Dana says
June 28, 2014 at 11:59 amThis gave me (good) chills and made me cry a little. Thank you (and your dad, and Julia) for your service! I’m proud to be your friend, even if it’s through the internet. Because blog friends are real.
Chris Carter says
June 28, 2014 at 3:53 pmI am still just amazed at this part of your life Alexa!! I still want to hear more about this incredible career and mission you had experienced. Your a force of great strength and integrity in all that you do, my friend. And I am so honored and grateful for your service!!!!