It's official! We're moving to Virginia in August. Sterling heard back from the Marines at the end of January that he has been accepted as a pilot candidate in the Marines. He's still super excited. In April they'll fly him out to Florida for his final flight physical and if all goes well there, he'll leave May 30th for Quantico, VA. Officer Candidate School (OCS) is supposedly one of the most difficult things he'll ever do in his entire life. At least that's what we've heard. Personally, I think that would kinda turn me off to wanting to do it, but he still seems excited.
For anyone who's interested, here's a website with some pictures of what it'll be like. I have no idea if he'll be in the Charlie or Delta Company. We think it just depends on when he gets there. Here's the website: http://www.ocs.usmc.mil/CandidateInformation/Fall2008.asp
The first week of August I'll be flying out to Virginia for Sterling's commissioning. I'm excited for that. We'll also spend some time looking around for an apartment and take a detour up to New York to see some plays on Broadway. All in all, it's going to be a great little trip and we're both happy about what's going to happen next.
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YAY you're back! (And so am I) Now we can catch up. And soon we'll be neighbors!
Congratulations to you both!! Getting a pilot slot is a HUGE deal. We're moving to MD in July too, so we'll definitely have to keep in touch. OCS will be a pain, but you'll be fine. Just keep going and realize they really do want you to graduate. Congratulations again!!
i'm totally not buying the "most difficult" nonsense. definitely, BEING A PARENT kicks marine corp trash and you did that you overachieving motivator you.
Way to go Sterling! I had a mission companion who went in to the Marine Corp. OCS after graduating from BYU and I actually attended his commission ceremony at Quantico in August 2006. It was brutally hot. I have to give you major kudos for taking on this life calling. It is not for the weak (like me - I could never do it), but I know you and you will do it. You totally embody the motto "Semper Fi". Anyway, my Uncle Roger used to be the bishop of the ward that had the OCS candidates at Quantico. If you want me to put you in touch with either my Uncle or my mission friend for any advice or whatnot, let me know.
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