Lackland Air Force Base day 1

Leon's grandson, Gunnar Bird, has spent 8 weeks at basic military training, aka boot camp, in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. At last we have arrived for his much anticipated graduation.

Before we can take the trailer on base we had to go through an inspection.

Funny how they even look under the hood. If you just drive the truck onto base they don't check hoods.

As we drove to the fam camp we passed new recruits going through their training.

At 7 am there was a runby of those graduating. I have never seen anyone built like this guy on the left. I would not want him in my face!

The squadrons ran by while families shouted and cheered.

Later in the day we went to the coin ceremony. Gunnar's parents are so very proud of him!

Grandpa and Airman Bird salute (army and air force).

The coin ceremony was most impressive.

After the ceremony we spent much of the afternoon visiting at the campground. Tina, Steve, and Trisha listed to one of his many experiences. Yes, that is Gunnar. He lost 17 pounds and five inches from his waist. Perhaps we should start running.