What My Son Has Learned as a Military Brat

This is how my son is learning to respect the flag and support the United States of America.

We are proud to be Americans and members of the United States Air Force.

Quite a few months ago, Brydon was in charge of leading a base wide flag ceremony.  Caleb and I were excited to see one and watch Daddy lead all the Airmen in formation.  A friend of our family was also participating in the event in the Honor Guard and we were excited to see his wife and son there also.

It is a short and simple ceremony but we were shocked at how the boys wanted to participate in the event and were so aware of the military customs and procedures

Throughout the event, they kept creeping forward and forward to be a part of the formation.

Until finally they made it!  And then did their best to be a proud American soldier.  They were quiet and had great manners.  They just wanted to be like their Dads.

A C-130 and B-1 fly by at the end of the Star Spangled Banner.

Don't you love Nash's uniform!  Caleb really wants one to be just like his Daddy.

I love watching my son learning to be a soldier!

I am so grateful to live in America and for the freedoms and privileges we have.  I am proud to support my husband as he services in the United States Air Force and proud to watch my son learn to respect our country and be proud of his Dad.  Being in the military is such a blessing and I am grateful for the lessons we are learned and the respect for my friends and neighbors who have sacrificed so much to support American Values.

Happy 4th of July!