Just two days after Veterans Day I was honored to attend the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Dining Out in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dining out is a formal dinner and banquet for the cadets family and friends. It wasn't exactly a typical appearance, I was there for support.
My younger brother, Christopher, is a Cadet 3rd Class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Air Force ROTC Detachment 465. Chris is an engineering major at UNL, Full academic scholarship, 4.0, wants to fly for the Air Force. Sorry I'm obnoxious, but I can't help it. I'm a proud sister.
In addition to being a gloating sibling, the event only furthered the feeling of appreciation and gratitude deep within my heart for the veterans who have served our country and for the young men and women who are preparing to. Sitting in the audience I was just in awe of the selflessness, not only in the service men and women before me but in those across the country. My mind started to wander to the tragedy at Fort Hood, realizing that regardless of where you live and what you do for a living, as an American our lives are touched by the military.
I recently reported on the send off for the Nebraska Army National Guard unit that was stationed at fort hood for training. Thankfully, all of our soldiers from the NE unit were safe but it was an eye opener and reminder on how these events touch all of us.
This is a little late but THANK YOU to all of the men and women who serve our country.
I'm not on my soap box, just appreciative.
Brittany
Picture before dinner
GOOD LAWD YOU ARE HOT,SO IS CHRIS. LOVE FARMHOUSE
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